Trail CR (FR 165) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Trail CR (FR 165) in ID

Boise NF, Mountain Home Ranger District
3,684 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.8-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.

1.7 of the 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 520 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

House Mountain stands 4,008 ft above the site, 4.3 miles northeast. South Fork Boise River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is 20 mi off.

September normals 48–78°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?