FR 166T1 — Sprout Mountain in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
FR 166T1 — Sprout Mountain in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Iron Mountain stands 3,085 ft above the site, 7.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 36 mi off.
September normals 40–69°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