FR 51207 — Jughandle Mountain in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 51207 — Jughandle Mountain in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
5,866 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Jughandle Mountain stands 2,431 ft above the site, 2.8 miles north. The nearest town, McCall, is 11 mi off.

September normals 36–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Middle Fork Payette (FR 698) in IDForest Road Road34.7miRattlesnake Th (FR 671F1) in IDDispersed Camping35.1miWest Fork Creek (FR 600) in IDForest Road Road36.1miSilver Creek (FR 671) in IDForest Road Road36.6miNew Pine Creek (FR 685) in IDForest Road Road36.7mi
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.

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