Roaring River (FR 255) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Roaring River (FR 255) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
4,106 ft
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A 34.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. The road serves Sheep Mountain Trailhead. 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.

17.3 of the 34 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (34 miles). Climbs 7,600 ft over 34 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 43 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Middle Fork Boise River runs 0.1 mi off. Steel Mountain stands 5,622 ft above the site, 6.7 miles southeast. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 30 mi off.

September normals 43–75°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?