Pilot Peak (FR 50341) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID.

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

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. 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 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Wolf Fang Peak stands 1,602 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, McCall, is 37 mi off.