Charlie Creek (FR 299) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Charlie Creek (FR 299) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,895 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Benewah County, ID.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

2.4 of the 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.8 of the 12 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.

Emida Peak stands 1,715 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Hume Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 15 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe 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?