Ditch South (FR 408) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Ditch South (FR 408) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
4,879 ft
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A 14.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Skunk Creek Summit.

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

All 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.8 miles). Climbs 4,000 ft over 14.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Ditch Creek runs 0.1 mi off. East Mountain stands 2,872 ft above the site, 5.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Cascade, is 8.3 mi off.

September normals 40–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Elk Ridge (FR 319) in IDForest Road Road36.2miEight Mile (FR 369) in IDDispersed Camping37.1miTenmile Creekside 1 (FR 025I1) in IDDispersed Camping37.2miTenmile Creekside 2 (FR 025I2) in IDDispersed Camping37.2miElk Creek (FR 379) in IDForest Road Road38.9mi
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?