Deer Creek (FR 3807) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Deer Creek (FR 3807) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,562 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Elk 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 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Elk Butte stands 2,261 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Morris Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 25 mi off.

September normals 40–71°F, 1.4″ 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?