Coolwater Ridge (FR 317) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Coolwater Ridge (FR 317) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 16.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Idaho County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to November 4.
All 16.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.7 of the 16.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,900 ft over 16.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. 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 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Big Hill stands 2,590 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northwest. Selway River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 22 mi off.
September normals 46–77°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov