FR 402F3 — Gold Fork Lookout in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 402F3 — Gold Fork Lookout in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
6,553 ft
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A stretch of gravel National Forest road in Valley County, ID.

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

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

North Fork Gold Fork River runs 1.2 mi off. Gold Fork Rock stands 1,357 ft above the site, 3.7 miles east. The nearest town, Cascade, is 14 mi off.

September normals 32–66°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gooseberry (FR 641) in IDForest Road Road36.1miAnderson CR-Pyle CR (FR 668) in IDForest Road Road38.8miRiverpond Camp Ground in IDCampground38.9miLittle Anderson CR (FR 669) in IDForest Road Road39.2miDeadwood Lookout Rec Cabin in IDCampground39.6mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?