Hoodoo Lake (FR 2729) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hoodoo Lake (FR 2729) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves North Gate.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Hoodoo Lake shoreline is 1.1 mi off. Long Mountain stands 2,359 ft above the site, 4.6 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Spirit Lake, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 4272°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?