Trinity Creek (FR 172) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Trinity Creek (FR 172) in ID
A 23.8-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.
10.3 of the 23.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.2 of the 23.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,900 ft over 23.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 36 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Trinity Mountain stands 2,406 ft above the site, 4.3 miles south. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 31 mi off.
September normals 40–65°F, 1.1″ 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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