Dutchman Creek (FR 5158) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Dutchman Creek (FR 5158) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID.
0.8 of the 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 40 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Lolo Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Austin Ridge stands 1,644 ft above the site, 3.8 miles east. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 20 mi off.
September normals 39–70°F, 1.7″ 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