Quartz Mountain (FR 1314) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Quartz Mountain (FR 1314) in ID
An 11.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonner County, ID.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
5.5 of the 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 11.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Quartz Mountain stands 764 ft above the site, 0.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Moores Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Priest River, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 38–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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