Left Fork Bear Creek (FR 105) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Left Fork Bear Creek (FR 105) in ID
A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Horse Ranch Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to September 30.
Boise National Forest, Mountain Home Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Horse Ranch Mountain stands 894 ft above the site, 0.7 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 34 mi off.
September normals 43–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
fs.usda.gov