Arling (FR 422) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Arling (FR 422) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
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A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID.

Boise National Forest, Cascade Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

3.8 of the 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4 of the 5.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Lake Cascade shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Lookout Peak stands 2,971 ft above the site, 3.6 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cascade, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Boise National Forest, Cascade Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?