Wolf Lodge (FR 202) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Wolf Lodge (FR 202) in ID
A 12.3-mile stretch of gravel 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.
0 of the 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Wolf Lodge Mountain stands 2,358 ft above the site, 3.4 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 46–73°F, 1.4″ 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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