China Basin (FR 205) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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China Basin (FR 205) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
4,933 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID.

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

11.4 of the 13.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.4 of the 13.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 13.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Warrior Peak stands 3,811 ft above the site, 3.9 miles north. Queens River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 42 mi off.

September normals 42–75°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?