Lower Swanson (FR 5317) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Swanson (FR 5317) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
3,595 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkPOOR

A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Deadhorse 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 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.3 of the 6.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 760 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 35 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sheep Mountain Range stands 2,185 ft above the site, 2.6 miles north. The nearest town, Orofino, is 36 mi off.

September normals 44–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?