Gold Fork Meadow (FR 497.1) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Gold Fork Meadow (FR 497.1) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,288 ft
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A 5.7-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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Hargrave Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Oro Mountain stands 2,454 ft above the site, 2.9 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 11 mi off.

September normals 38–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?