Horse Ridge (FR 1535) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Horse Ridge (FR 1535) in ID
A 9.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Burnt Cabin Summit.
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.
2 of the 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Horse Ridge stands 792 ft above the site, 0.5 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Three Forks Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 8.3 mi off.
September normals 39–67°F, 1.4″ 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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