Lost Basin Cutoff (FR 407) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Lost Basin Cutoff (FR 407) in ID
A 31.0-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 31 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (31 miles). Climbs 5,200 ft over 31 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 98 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The Horsethief Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Oro Mountain stands 2,673 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Cascade, is 6.9 mi off.
September normals 36–71°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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