Smith Lake Campground (FR 2779) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Smith Lake Campground (FR 2779) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District

4.9 mi from Moyie Springs

Maps 3,030 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

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Nixon Number One Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Smith Lake lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Dawson Ridge stands 1,430 ft above the map pin, 2.3 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 35–54°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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