Monument Remote (FR 902) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Monument Remote (FR 902) in ID
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Monument 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.
All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Monument Mountain stands 1,077 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 15 mi off.
September normals 44–67°F, 2.4″ 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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