Lava Mountain (FR 222) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 2.3-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.

All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lava Mountain stands 2,909 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 22 mi off.