Rose Creek (FR 539) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Rose Creek (FR 539) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
3,401 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. The road serves Killarney Mountain.

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 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. 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 23 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Coeur d'Alene, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Palouse Divide (FR 377) in IDForest Road Road35.9miPalouse Divide (FR 377) in IDForest Road Road36.2miBlakes Fork Ridge (FR 3831) in IDDispersed Camping36.5miEast Fork Meadow Creek (FR 3945) in IDDispersed Camping37.8miThree Tree Butte East (FR 3943) in IDDispersed Camping38.1mi
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?