Potter Creek (FR 911) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Potter Creek (FR 911) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
4,101 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
VerizonWEAK
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T-MobileWEAK
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A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Boundary Peak.

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 9.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (9.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks.

Crooked Ridge stands 1,164 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. South Fork Potter Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 19 mi off.

September normals 42–67°F, 1.8″ 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?