FR 132 — Cayuse Point in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
FR 132 — Cayuse Point in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 18.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 30.
All 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.1 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 18.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. 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 60 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Cayuse Point stands 3,436 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Pinto Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 38 mi off.
September normals 39–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov