Hume Creek (FR 1479) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hume Creek (FR 1479) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,858 ft
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A 7.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Benewah County, ID. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

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

All 7.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 4.2 of the 7.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Emida Peak stands 1,752 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 1.2″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?