Deadman Creek (FR 290) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Deadman Creek (FR 290) in ID
A 29.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Sheep Mountain Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 30.
Boise National Forest, Mountain Home Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 29.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (29.6 miles). Climbs 4,700 ft over 29.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 76 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sheep Mountain stands 2,646 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 29 mi off.
September normals 43–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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