North Ridge (FR 597) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access in Idaho
North Ridge (FR 597) in ID
Why
U.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.36.1 of the 36.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 6,800 ft over 36.6 miles through 49 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Gisborne Mountain stands 3,386 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off. Benton Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 14 consecutive days within a calendar year … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 28 cumulative days within a calendar year
| Fire restrictions | Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 40–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.