Boulder Lake (FR 50403) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Boulder Lake (FR 50403) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
5,489 ft
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A 2.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Boulder Lake Trailhead.

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

All 2.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 790 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Poorman Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Boulder Mountain stands 2,890 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, McCall, is 5.8 mi off.

September normals 37–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Payette National Forest, McCall 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?