Stone Johnny (FR 527) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Stone Johnny (FR 527) in ID
A 3.2-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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 660 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Stone Johnny stands 1,207 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Newport, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 41–69°F, 1.5″ 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.
fs.usda.gov