Tumble Creek (FR 5301) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Tumble Creek (FR 5301) in ID
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt 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.
12.4 of the 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.6 of the 13 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 35 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Tumble Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Elk Mountain stands 2,351 ft above the site, 4.1 miles south. The nearest town, Orofino, is 34 mi off.
September normals 47–73°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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