Mission Mountain (FR 2481) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Mission Mountain (FR 2481) in ID
A 21.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Boundary County, ID. The road is open seasonally, November 16 to March 14.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Bonners Ferry Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
14.9 of the 21.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 7.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,800 ft over 21.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 10.2 miles in.
Hall Mountain stands 2,256 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. East Fork Mission Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Moyie Springs, is 19 mi off.
September normals 46–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Bonners Ferry Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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