Bear Claw (FR 2109) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bear Claw (FR 2109) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District

24 mi from Kootenai

Maps 2,278 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period, then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 490 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Antelope Mountain stands 2,142 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles north.
  • A river runs 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or leaving camping equipment in any one area or campsite is limited to a total of 14 days during any 30-day period… Camps must be relocated at least 5 miles away (road miles) from the original site to qualify for a new 14-day period
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–56°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.