Powelson Creek (FR 50391) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Powelson Creek (FR 50391) in ID

Payette NF, McCall Ranger District
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A 7.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Green Mountain. The road is open seasonally, November 7 to September 30.

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

All 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.1 of the 7.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks.

Green Mountain stands 2,162 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. The nearest town, McCall, is 13 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Payette National Forest, McCall 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?