North Gold Fork Loop (FR 402) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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North Gold Fork Loop (FR 402) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,512 ft
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A 30.8-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.

13.6 of the 30.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 24.2 of the 30.8 miles in are dirt. 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 72 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

North Fork Gold Fork River runs 0.8 mi off. Gold Fork Rock stands 2,398 ft above the site, 4.9 miles east. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gooseberry (FR 641) in IDForest Road Road35.4miSwinging Bridge in IDCampground35.6miAnderson CR-Pyle CR (FR 668) in IDForest Road Road38.2miRiverpond Camp Ground in IDCampground38.2miLittle Anderson CR (FR 669) in IDForest Road Road38.6mi
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?