Hayes Station (FR 50337) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hayes Station (FR 50337) in ID
A 14.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Idaho County, ID. The road serves China Mountain. The road is open seasonally, November 7 to September 30.
Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.9 of the 14.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 680 ft over 14.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
China Mountain stands 966 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. The nearest town, McCall, is 32 mi off.
September normals 26–64°F, 1.2″ 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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