Pearl Creek (FR 2235) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pearl Creek (FR 2235) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District

11 mi from Sandpoint

Maps 2,486 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period, then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Blacktail Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 2.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Blacktail Mountain stands 2,473 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southwest.
  • The Lake Pend Oreille shoreline is 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • 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
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–55°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.