FR 166B3 — Grouse Butte in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
FR 166B3 — Grouse Butte in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.
All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Grouse Butte stands 1,348 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 40 mi off.
September normals 43–69°F, 0.9″ 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