Wapiti Flat (FR 525) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Wapiti Flat (FR 525) in ID
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boise County, ID. The road serves Emile Grandjean.
Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Zumwalt stands 3,828 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. South Fork Payette River runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 46 mi off.
September normals 37–74°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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