Hayden Creek (FR 437) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hayden Creek (FR 437) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
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A 17.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Hudlow Mountain.

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.

All 17 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 9.4 of the 17 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks.

Hudlow Mountain stands 1,116 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. The Hayden Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Hayden, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?