Cabin Creek (FR 467) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Cabin Creek (FR 467) in ID
A 21.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to September 15.
Boise National Forest, Cascade Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
18.9 of the 21.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.9 of the 21.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 21.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.8, 4, 4.4, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 12.6 and 13.3 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Thunderbolt Mountain stands 3,482 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northeast. Cabin Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 21 mi off.
September normals 36–71°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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