Atlanta South (FR 209) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

AnyRoost

Atlanta South (FR 209) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
5,879 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkGOOD

A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Atlanta Hot Springs.

Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Greylock Mountain stands 3,451 ft above the site, 4.1 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Middle Fork Boise River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 39 mi off.

September normals 3471°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?