Butterfield Creek D (FR 73559) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Butterfield Creek D (FR 73559) in ID
Road corridorNez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
20 mi from Orofino
Maps 3,043 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–9/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 0.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- McGary Butte stands 1,405 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–57°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.