Washington Ridge (FR 5379) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Washington Ridge (FR 5379) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, North Fork Ranger District
4,329 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Sheep Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sheep Mountain Range stands 1,451 ft above the site, 1.3 miles north. The nearest town, Orofino, is 38 mi off.

September normals 45–66°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?