Hazard Tepee (FR 50287) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hazard Tepee (FR 50287) in ID
A 12.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Idaho County, ID. The road is open seasonally, November 7 to September 30.
Payette National Forest, New Meadows Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.6 of the 12.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 12.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Grass Mountains stands 4,821 ft above the site, 4.8 miles east. Hazard Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, McCall, is 21 mi off.
September normals 42–77°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Payette National Forest, New Meadows Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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