Swede Creek Road (FR 381) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Swede Creek Road (FR 381) in ID
A 14.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Mineral Mountain.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 14.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.2 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 14.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 48 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Wilson Peak stands 2,750 ft above the site, 7.3 miles east. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 22 mi off.
September normals 45–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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