Pierce Lochsa (FR 104) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Pierce Lochsa (FR 104) in ID
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Idaho County, ID. The road serves Lean-To Spring.
All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.3 of the 8.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hemlock Butte stands 930 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Kamiah, is 25 mi off.
September normals 46–65°F, 2.0″ 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