Whitebird Ridge (FR 624) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Whitebird Ridge (FR 624) in ID

Road corridorNez Perce-Clearwater NF

28 mi from McCall

Maps 2,709 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.7, 1.7–2.1 and 2.9–4.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 5.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 6.4 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Gates 2.8 and 3.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Indian Hill stands 2,750 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southwest.
  • Little Salmon River runs 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–63°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.