Bear Valley MTN Lookout (FR 583) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Bear Valley Mountain.

Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Elk Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Bear Valley Mountain stands 1,887 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Cascade, is 32 mi off.