Blue Ridge (FR 5052) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Blue Ridge (FR 5052) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves French Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
East Fork French Creek runs 0.9 mi off. French Mountain stands 827 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 26 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov