Section 18 (FR 2480) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Section 18 (FR 2480) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Hoodoo Mountain stands 2,750 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Newport, is 4.3 mi off.

September normals 42–73°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?