FR 130A5, Boise in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 130A5, Boise in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
4,980 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 620 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Dog Mountain stands 2,720 ft above the site, 4.7 miles northeast. Camp Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 27 mi off.

September normals 40–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Wagonwheel State Park in IDCampground36.0miTrailside State Park in IDCampground36.2miBLM 37NCA162.200 — Flatiron Butte in IDDispersed Camping38.7miBLM N2055 — Flatiron Butte in IDForest Road Road39.2miBliss E in IDRest Area39.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Boise National Forest, Mountain Home Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?