Bussard Lake (FR 2202) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bussard Lake (FR 2202) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District

13 mi from Moyie Springs

Maps 2,523 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period, then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hell Roaring.
  • Estimated climb: 120 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Queen Mountain stands 3,582 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles southwest.
  • Moyie River runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 14 consecutive days within a calendar year. Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 28 cumulative days within a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–56°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.