Cook (FR 1308) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cook (FR 1308) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Priest Lake Ranger District
3,217 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves Tola Point.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

2.8 of the 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Upper West Branch Priest River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Priest River, is 20 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?