Granite Creek (FR 246) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Granite Creek (FR 246) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
4,216 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID.

Boise National Forest, Idaho City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Steel Mountain stands 5,512 ft above the site, 5.7 miles southeast. Middle Fork Boise River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 32 mi off.

September normals 38–76°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Boise National Forest, Idaho City 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?