State Road 1 (FR 498F1) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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State Road 1 (FR 498F1) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
5,298 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Gold Fork Hot Springs.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

French Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Eagle Nest stands 2,342 ft above the site, 4.6 miles south. The nearest town, Cascade, is 13 mi off.

September normals 37–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?