Lower Len Creek (FR 5316) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Len Creek (FR 5316) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
3,799 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Sheep Mountain. 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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). 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 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sheep Mountain stands 1,978 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. Len Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 38 mi off.

September normals 47–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?