South Butterfield (FR 3234) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Butterfield (FR 3234) in ID

Road corridorNez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District

19 mi from Orofino

Maps 3,061 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 6/15–9/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near McGary Butte.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • McGary Butte stands 1,387 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles west.

Rules

  • In Idaho and the Dakota Prairie Grasslands, the limit is 14 days at one site and 28 days cumulatively.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–57°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.