Skull Creek (FR 252) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Skull Creek (FR 252) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
1,834 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 14.8-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.

1.8 of the 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 14.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 51%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Nub stands 5,070 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. North Fork Clearwater River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 44 mi off.

September normals 56–76°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?