West Gold (FR 2707) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
West Gold (FR 2707) in ID
A 10.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonner County, ID. The road serves Bernard Overlook.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.2 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 10.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bernard Peak stands 629 ft above the site, 0.8 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Spirit Lake, is 16 mi off.
September normals 45–63°F, 1.5″ 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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