Hemlock Ridge (FR 547) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hemlock Ridge (FR 547) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 23.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
5.9 of the 23.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 23.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
French Mountain stands 771 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 25 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 1.9″ 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