Jeru Creek (FR 293) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Jeru Creek (FR 293) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Sandpoint Ranger District

15 mi from Ponderay

5.9 mi off US 95 (straight line)

Maps 3,543 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 16.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jeru Park.
  • Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 16.5 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • A water crossing 11.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Jeru Peak stands 2,824 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles west.
  • Pack River runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or leaving camping equipment in any one area or campsite is limited to a total of 14 days during any 30-day period… Camps must be relocated at least 5 miles away (road miles) from the original site to qualify for a new 14-day period
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–51°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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