Stone Johnny Lo (FR 984) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Stone Johnny Lo (FR 984) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Priest Lake Ranger District
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An 8.8-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 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.1 of the 8.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Pine Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Newport Hill stands 1,037 ft above the site, 2.9 miles west. The nearest town, Priest River, is 4.4 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?