FR 497G1 — Alpine Benchmark in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 497G1 — Alpine Benchmark in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
6,090 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Alpine Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Gold Fork Rock stands 1,820 ft above the site, 4.0 miles north. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.

September normals 37–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Scott MTN- Deadwood (FR 555) — Lowman in IDForest Road Road37.9miStation Creek Road (FR 024A3) in IDDispersed Camping38.4miS Fk Payette Homes, East (FR 382) in IDDispersed Camping38.6miHot Springs in IDCampground38.6miMountain View in IDCampground38.8mi
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?