Willow One (FR 438) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Willow One (FR 438) in ID

Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District
6,061 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Valley County, ID. The road serves Skein Lake Dam.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Collier Peak stands 1,897 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. Skein Lake lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Cascade, is 3.4 mi off.

September normals 32–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alder Summit (FR 615) in IDDispersed Camping32.9miFR 615A2 — Charters Mountain in IDDispersed Camping33.1miFR 615 — Alder Creek Summit in IDDispersed Camping36.3miFR 615F2 — Alder Creek Summit in IDDispersed Camping36.9miSwede Creek Road (FR 381) in IDForest Road Road36.9mi
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?