Smith Ridge (FR 700) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Smith Ridge (FR 700) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
2,176 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

An 18.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, North Fork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

0.4 of the 18.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 18.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

West Sister stands 4,553 ft above the site, 2.4 miles east. Isabela Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 41 mi off.

September normals 55–75°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pierce Lochsa (FR 104) in IDForest Road Road28.7miRed Cloud Ridge C (FR 5170) in IDForest Road Road28.9miPierce Superior (FR 250) — Lochsa/Powell in IDForest Road Road29.2miArmstrong Gulch (FR 5161) in IDForest Road Road29.2miPierce Superior (FR 250) — North Fork in IDForest Road Road29.3mi
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?