Palouse Divide (FR 377) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Palouse Divide (FR 377) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
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A 22.8-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.

2 of the 22.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.1 of the 22.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 22.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Dennis stands 1,044 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. 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 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?