House Mountain (FR 137) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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House Mountain (FR 137) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
6,524 ft
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A 39.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID.

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

37.5 of the 39.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (39.8 miles). Climbs 7,500 ft over 39.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 110 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

House Mountain stands 1,168 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 24 mi off.

September normals 42–68°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?