Rammage Meadows (FR 653) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Rammage Meadows (FR 653) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 43.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Gem County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.
8.6 of the 43.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 8.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,700 ft over 43.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 89 switchbacks.
Third Fork Ridge stands 1,120 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.
September normals 48–74°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov