Whitehawk Lookout (FR 569) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Whitehawk Lookout (FR 569) in ID

Boise NF, Lowman Ranger District
6,798 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Whitehawk Mountain. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

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

All 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.6 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 8.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Whitehawk Mountain stands 1,574 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. The nearest town, Cascade, is 31 mi off.

September normals 36–66°F, 1.3″ 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?