Brown Bear (FR 3276) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Brown Bear (FR 3276) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Potato Hill. 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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 180 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 42%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Schwartz Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Moscow, is 21 mi off.

September normals 39–72°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?