Carey Creek-Corduroy Creek (FR 50318) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Carey Creek-Corduroy Creek (FR 50318) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
6,403 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.1-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.

All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4 of the 7.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Willow Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Bear Pete Mountain stands 2,332 ft above the site, 4.9 miles south. 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 Camping46.6miHigh Foolhen Way (FR 498) in IDDispersed Camping46.6miFR 402F3 — Gold Fork Lookout in IDDispersed Camping46.7miWest Mountain Campground State Park in IDCampground46.9miNorth Gold Fork Loop (FR 402) in IDForest Road Road47.2mi
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?