Lee Road (FR 497) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lee Road (FR 497) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
6,202 ft
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A 6.4-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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Alpine Creek runs 1.0 mi off. Gold Fork Rock stands 1,708 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Cascade, is 12 mi off.

September normals 36–65°F, 1.3″ 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?