Flint-Decker Loop (FR 208) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Flint-Decker Loop (FR 208) in ID
A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Atlanta Hot Springs.
Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Grouse Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Greylock Mountain stands 2,181 ft above the site, 4.9 miles north. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 38 mi off.
September normals 30–67°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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