Wagontown (FR 183) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Wagontown (FR 183) in ID
A 30.0-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.
23.7 of the 30 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (30 miles). Climbs 4,600 ft over 30 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 79 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Trinity Mountain stands 2,877 ft above the site, 3.5 miles west. Middle Parks Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Robie Creek, is 33 mi off.
September normals 42–68°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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