Upper Donnelly (FR 50186) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Upper Donnelly (FR 50186) in ID
An 18.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves No Business Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 2 to September 15.
Boise National Forest, Cascade Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 18 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
No Business Mountain stands 972 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, McCall, is 10 mi off.
September normals 36–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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