Fools Gold (FR 51892) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Fools Gold (FR 51892) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
6,360 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Sloans Point.

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

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Needles stands 1,862 ft above the site, 3.8 miles east. The nearest town, McCall, is 16 mi off.

September normals 36–66°F, 1.4″ 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?