Boot Hill (FR 969) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Boot Hill (FR 969) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District

19 mi from Kootenai

Maps 2,296 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Antelope Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 710 ft over 2.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Scotchman Peak stands 4,703 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles northeast.
  • Spring Creek 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, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.