Cascade Res-Anderson Cr. (FR 435) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cascade Res-Anderson Cr. (FR 435) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
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An 18.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Lookout Peak.

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

12.3 of the 18.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.1 of the 18.8 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lookout Peak stands 1,617 ft above the site, 1.5 miles south. The Lake Cascade shoreline is 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 5.8 mi off.

September normals 3167°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?