Trail Creek (FR 572) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Trail Creek (FR 572) in ID

Boise NF, Lowman Ranger District
5,710 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.2-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.

All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Daisy Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Lightning Ridge stands 2,405 ft above the site, 3.7 miles west. The nearest town, Cascade, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.0″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?