Butterfield Creek (FR 1447) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Butterfield Creek (FR 1447) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,265 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves McGary Butte. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.

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

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. McGary Butte stands 1,183 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. The nearest town, Orofino, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Weaver Creek Saddle (FR 542) in IDForest Road Road36.2miChute (FR 5175) in IDDispersed Camping37.8miMusselshell Creek (FR 540) in IDForest Road Road38.6miUS-95 Winchester Rest Area in IDRest Area39.3miBoundary (FR 5102) in IDDispersed Camping39.5mi
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?