Higgins Ridge (FR 972) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Higgins Ridge (FR 972) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Priest Lake Ranger District
2,417 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves Quartz Mountain.

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

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Quartz Mountain stands 1,675 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Slough Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Newport, is 10 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?