Leiberg Ridge (FR 261) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Leiberg Ridge (FR 261) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
5,044 ft
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An 8.5-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.

All 8.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). 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 8 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 18 mi off.

September normals 39–65°F, 2.2″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?