Spruce Lake (FR 2509) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Spruce Lake (FR 2509) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District

15 mi from Moyie Springs

Maps 4,253 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
  • 3.6 of this road’s 9.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.6 miles of dirt.
  • Near Ruby Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 9.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 36%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Ruby Mountain stands 2,008 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles south.

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 36–49°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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