Lower Clover Leaf (FR 1445) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Clover Leaf (FR 1445) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,958 ft
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A 27.3-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, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 27.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.9 of the 27.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 27.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 28 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Butterfield Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Orofino, is 18 mi off.

September normals 40–73°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Kamiah Ranger Station (FR 1601) in IDDispersed Camping37.3miUS-95 Winchester Rest Area in IDRest Area38.0miWinchester Lake State Park in IDCampground39.0miBuckner Creek (FR 5051) in IDDispersed Camping40.1miLolo Trail (FR 500) in IDForest Road Road40.4mi
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?