Bunco-High Drive (FR 332) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Bunco-High Drive (FR 332) in ID
A 64.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road is open seasonally, November 5 to September 18.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
37.6 of the 64.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 59 of the 64.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 13,400 ft over 64.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 31 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Chilco Mountain stands 2,859 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southeast. Roush Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Spirit Lake, is 14 mi off.
September normals 48–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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