Morris Creek (FR 1969) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Morris Creek (FR 1969) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,976 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Shattuck Butte. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

4.7 of the 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Shattuck Butte stands 559 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. Johnson Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 25 mi off.

September normals 43–69°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?