Sheep Creek (FR 454) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sheep Creek (FR 454) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
6,480 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Buck Mountain.

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

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 600 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Buck Mountain stands 1,287 ft above the site, 1.2 miles south. Johnson Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 27 mi off.

September normals 35–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Creek (FR 545) in IDForest Road Road39.9miPark Creek (idaho) in IDCampground40.7miWarm Springs Guard Station in IDCampground41.1miDeadwood Lookout Rec Cabin in IDCampground41.8miFive Mile (FR 526) in IDDispersed Camping42.2mi
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?