North (FR 2478) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access in Idaho

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North (FR 2478) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District
2,304 ft8.8 mi from Newport
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Hoodoo Mountain stands 2,814 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northeast. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District: 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

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 4373°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?