Fawn Creek (FR 421) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Fawn Creek (FR 421) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,416 ft
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A 21.1-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.

15.3 of the 21.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 51 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Tripod Peak stands 2,640 ft above the site, 4.6 miles north. The nearest town, Cascade, is 14 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Harris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Emmett in IDForest Road Road36.4miShafer Butte in IDCampground37.0miDavis Aveline (FR 212) in IDDispersed Camping39.8miBoise Ridge (FR 275) in IDForest Road Road39.9miHarris Creek Summit (FR 374) — Idaho City in IDForest Road Road40.0mi
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?