Smith Creek (FR 175) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Smith Creek (FR 175) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
4,895 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 27.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elmore County, ID. 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.

22.2 of the 27.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (27.5 miles). Climbs 6,800 ft over 27.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 54%. 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.

Ruby Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Lava Mountain stands 2,969 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 25 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Crane Falls Road (BLM 37NCA7000) in IDForest Road Road41.2miBLM N2104, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road41.7miBLM 37NCA162.200 — Flatiron Butte in IDDispersed Camping41.7miBLM N2055 — Flatiron Butte in IDForest Road Road42.3miBLM N2245, Four Rivers in IDForest Road Road42.4mi
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?