Chimney Rock (FR 50335) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Chimney Rock (FR 50335) in ID
An 8.3-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 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, McCall, is 29 mi off.
September normals 37–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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