Hot Creek (FR 241) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hot Creek (FR 241) in ID

Boise NF, Idaho City Ranger District
5,311 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 14.

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

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Steel Mountain stands 4,417 ft above the site, 3.4 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 35 mi off.

September normals 34–72°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?