Service Creek (FR 1601) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Service Creek (FR 1601) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
2,209 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonWEAK
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A 0.9-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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

Copper Mountain stands 2,793 ft above the site, 4.7 miles north. Service Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 11 mi off.

September normals 45–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Palouse Divide (FR 377) in IDForest Road Road36.8miBlakes Fork Ridge (FR 3831) in IDDispersed Camping37.3miWest Fork Merry Creek (FR 1491) in IDForest Road Road37.4miCedar Creek Campground in IDCampground37.5miBald MTN B (FR 73729) in IDDispersed Camping38.2mi
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?