FR 418A3 — Alpine Benchmark in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 418A3 — Alpine Benchmark in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,605 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.5-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.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Oro Mountain stands 2,137 ft above the site, 2.4 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Hargrave Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 11 mi off.

September normals 37–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Scott MTN- Deadwood (FR 555) — Lowman in IDForest Road Road36.3miStation Creek Road (FR 024A3) in IDDispersed Camping36.6miS Fk Payette Homes, East (FR 382) in IDDispersed Camping36.7miHot Springs in IDCampground36.8miPine Flat Campground (FR 024) in IDDispersed Camping37.2mi
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?