Burgdorf-French Creek (FR 50246) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Burgdorf-French Creek (FR 50246) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
6,401 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 35.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Idaho County, ID.

Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

20 of the 35.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 23.2 of the 35.4 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Willow Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Bear Pete Mountain stands 2,334 ft above the site, 4.8 miles south. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, McCall, is 31 mi off.

September normals 41–65°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
State Road 1 (FR 498F1) in IDDispersed Camping46.5miHigh Foolhen Way (FR 498) in IDDispersed Camping46.5miFR 402F3 — Gold Fork Lookout in IDDispersed Camping46.6miWest Mountain Campground State Park in IDCampground46.8miNorth Gold Fork Loop (FR 402) in IDForest Road Road47.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Payette National Forest, McCall 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?