Stanley-Warm Lake (FR 579) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Stanley-Warm Lake (FR 579) in ID

Boise NF, Lowman Ranger District
5,619 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 14.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

8.2 of the 14.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.2 of the 14.7 miles in are dirt. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Pilgrim Mountain stands 2,773 ft above the site, 1.7 miles east. Stratton Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cascade, is 23 mi off.

September normals 44–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Boise National Forest, Lowman 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?