Perma (FR 1032) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Perma (FR 1032) in ID
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves Cougar Peak.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 550 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Cougar Peak stands 3,308 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Carter Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Kootenai, is 14 mi off.
September normals 51–71°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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