FR 156 — Horse Ranch Mountain in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 156 — Horse Ranch Mountain in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
6,099 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. 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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Steel Mountain stands 3,629 ft above the site, 2.4 miles north. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 35 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Deer Creek Boat Ramp (FR 061DC1) in IDDispersed Camping17.4miFR 130A6, Boise in IDDispersed Camping17.5miPine Campground Boat Ramp in IDCampground17.6miFR 130A5, Boise in IDDispersed Camping17.7miFR 128A2, Boise in IDDispersed Camping18.8mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?