FR 117 — Lava Mountain in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 117 — Lava Mountain in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
4,884 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.2-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.

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 760 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lava Mountain stands 2,980 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Lava Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 23 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Crane Falls Road (BLM 37NCA7000) in IDForest Road Road40.7miBLM N2104, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road41.0miBLM 37NCA162.200 — Flatiron Butte in IDDispersed Camping41.7miBLM N2237, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road41.7miBLM N2245, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road41.9mi
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?