South Skull Creek (FR 710) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Skull Creek (FR 710) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
2,097 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 12.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Bald Knob.

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

All 12.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 1.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 12.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 27 switchbacks.

Bald Knob stands 3,235 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. Skull Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 46 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Pierce Lochsa (FR 104) in IDForest Road Road27.9miLiz Butte Cabin in IDCampground28.1miLean To Ridge (FR 555) in IDForest Road Road28.3miRed Cloud Ridge C (FR 5170) in IDForest Road Road29.5miArmstrong Gulch (FR 5161) in IDForest Road Road30.2mi
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?