Hayden Lake Divide (FR 406) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hayden Lake Divide (FR 406) in ID
A 33.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID.
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.
5 of the 33.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 29.7 of the 33.6 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 29 switchbacks.
South Chilco Mountain stands 1,563 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Chilco Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Hayden, is 12 mi off.
September normals 44–67°F, 1.7″ 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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