Baby Grand Ridge (FR 1433) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Baby Grand Ridge (FR 1433) in ID
A 6.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Baby Grand Mountain.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Baby Grand Mountain stands 1,687 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Slate Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 22 mi off.
September normals 48–75°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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