Pinto Creek (FR 132) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Pinto Creek (FR 132) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
5,209 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 7.5-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 7.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. 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 13 switchbacks.

Cayuse Point stands 3,702 ft above the site, 3.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 40 mi off.

September normals 44–74°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?