Bonami 1 (FR 3294) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Bonami 1 (FR 3294) in ID
A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Little Sand Mountain. 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.
All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.5 of the 3.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 890 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Bonami Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Sand Mountain stands 1,650 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. The nearest town, Moscow, is 22 mi off.
September normals 39–73°F, 1.2″ 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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