Big Creek Road (FR 497A1.1) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Creek Road (FR 497A1.1) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,861 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Alpine Benchmark.

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

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Alpine Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Gold Fork Rock stands 2,049 ft above the site, 4.2 miles north. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.

September normals 37–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?