East Dawson (FR 2429) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
East Dawson (FR 2429) in ID
Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District
4.0 mi from Moyie Springs
Maps 3,321 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–2.9 and 3.5–4.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Dawson Ridge stands 1,139 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles west.
- Moyie River runs 0.9 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–52°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.