Breakfast Creek (FR 4702) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Breakfast Creek (FR 4702) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
4,160 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Elk Butte.

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

0.7 of the 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Elk Butte stands 1,663 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Ikes Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 24 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pierce Superior (FR 250) — North Fork in IDForest Road Road28.5miArmstrong Gulch (FR 5161) in IDForest Road Road30.0miGold Coin (FR 5180) in IDForest Road Road30.1miRed Cloud Ridge C (FR 5170) in IDForest Road Road30.9miDewey Mountain (FR 5145) in IDForest Road Road31.4mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?