Upper Austin (FR 5015) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Upper Austin (FR 5015) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Idaho County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
1.4 of the 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 250 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Austin Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 19 mi off.
September normals 37–67°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov