East Fork Swanholm (FR 229.1) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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East Fork Swanholm (FR 229.1) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
6,235 ft
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Swanholm Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 14.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Swanholm Peak stands 2,492 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 36 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?