Copper Ridge (FR 403) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Copper Ridge (FR 403) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District

18 mi from Moyie Springs

Maps 4,935 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 12/1–3/31Stay 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
  • 16.9 of this road’s 24.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 17.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Copper Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Winds through 18 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Copper Mountain stands 1,261 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles east.

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 27–48°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.