Houtz (FR 70577) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Houtz (FR 70577) in ID
Road corridorSawtooth NF, Minidoka Ranger District
26 mi from American Falls
Maps 6,101 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 630 ft over 5.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Mill Canyon Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
- Hartley Peak stands 1,355 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles southeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 37–58°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.