Trout Creek (FR 232) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Trout Creek (FR 232) in ID
A 14.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves Pack River Flats Refuge. The road is open seasonally, December 1 to March 31.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
12.1 of the 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.8 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 14.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Kirby Mountain stands 1,966 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Pack River runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Kootenai, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 41–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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