Quartz Creek (FR 416) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Quartz Creek (FR 416) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Priest Lake Ranger District
2,416 ft
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An 8.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.1 of the 8.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 930 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Quartz Mountain stands 1,676 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. East Fork Moores Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Priest River, is 11 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake 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?