Big Creek (FR 370) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Creek (FR 370) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,640 ft
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A 48.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

32.6 of the 48.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 35.3 of the 48.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,000 ft over 48.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 95 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Waterhole Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Gold Hill stands 2,010 ft above the site, 2.4 miles east. The nearest town, Moscow, is 18 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Top Hoteling Creek (FR 3290) in IDDispersed Camping2.3miJerome Creek (FR 788) in IDForest Road Road3.5miPotlatch Ranger Station (FR 1460) in IDDispersed Camping4.0miEast Side Maple Creek (FR 4706) in IDDispersed Camping4.6miPalouse River Emerald CR (FR 447) in IDForest Road Road8.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?