Third Fork Ridge (FR 625) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Third Fork Ridge (FR 625) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 27.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Gem County, ID. The road serves Buck Mountain. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.
13 of the 27.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 7.3 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 39 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Wilson Peak stands 2,657 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southeast. Pole Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 8.9 mi off.
September normals 42–72°F, 1.1″ 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