Tally-Baker (FR 151) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Tally-Baker (FR 151) in ID
An 11.4-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.
All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Guay Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Dog Mountain stands 2,639 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 29 mi off.
September normals 45–74°F, 0.7″ 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.
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