Blakes Fork Ridge (FR 3831) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Blakes Fork Ridge (FR 3831) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,613 ft
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A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Benewah County, ID. The road serves East Dennis. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Dennis stands 1,016 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 18 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse 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?