FR 6021 — Sheep Mountain in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
FR 6021 — Sheep Mountain in ID
A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, North Fork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sheep Mountain Range stands 1,514 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. The nearest town, Orofino, is 37 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, North Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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