Sheep Mountain (FR 5322) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sheep Mountain (FR 5322) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
4,859 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. 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 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 890 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. 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 5 switchbacks.

Sheep Mountain stands 918 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 37 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pierce Lochsa (FR 104) in IDForest Road Road21.8miLean To Ridge (FR 555) in IDForest Road Road22.6miDewey Mountain (FR 5145) in IDForest Road Road23.0miGold Coin (FR 5180) in IDForest Road Road23.3miSkyline (FR 5212) in IDDispersed Camping23.5mi
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?