Dewey Mountain (FR 5145) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Dewey Mountain (FR 5145) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 9.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
All 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.4 of the 9.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 9.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 26 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Rosebud Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Hemlock Butte stands 1,815 ft above the site, 5.1 miles east. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 21 mi off.
September normals 44–69°F, 1.8″ 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