Wall Ridge (FR 259) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Wall Ridge (FR 259) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
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A 24.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kootenai County, ID. 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.

7.4 of the 24.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Copper Mountain stands 1,236 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 11 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clarkia Marble (FR 321) in IDForest Road Road35.2miHume Creek (FR 1479) in IDDispersed Camping35.9miEagle Creek (FR 758) in IDForest Road Road36.9miCharlie Creek (FR 299) in IDForest Road Road37.0miHume Ridge (FR 1950) in IDDispersed Camping37.7mi
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?