Big Granite (FR 3801) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Granite (FR 3801) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,005 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Windy Point stands 2,564 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Morris Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 25 mi off.

September normals 46–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?