High Foolhen Way (FR 498) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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High Foolhen Way (FR 498) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,154 ft
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An 8.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Gold Fork Hot Springs.

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

All 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 37 switchbacks.

South Fork Gold Fork River runs 0.4 mi off. Eagle Nest stands 2,486 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.

September normals 37–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?