Pine Martin (FR 5280) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Pine Martin (FR 5280) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 240 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hem Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Tamarack Ridge stands 772 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 30 mi off.
September normals 43–69°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