Cda Deception Creek (FR 612) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Cda Deception Creek (FR 612) in ID
A 15.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Huckleberry Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 22 to September 5.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. This rule applies May 1 to September 30 only.
4.1 of the 15.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Huckleberry Mountain stands 820 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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