Burnt Creek (FR 159) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Burnt Creek (FR 159) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
4,851 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 24.9-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.

14.4 of the 24.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.9 miles). Climbs 4,800 ft over 24.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks.

Aden Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Lava Mountain stands 3,013 ft above the site, 5.8 miles north. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 26 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Crane Falls Road (BLM 37NCA7000) in IDForest Road Road39.0miBLM 37NCA162.200 — Flatiron Butte in IDDispersed Camping39.5miBLM N2104, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road39.6miBLM N2055 — Flatiron Butte in IDForest Road Road40.0miBLM N2245, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road40.1mi
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.

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