Cherry Butte (FR 3849) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cherry Butte (FR 3849) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,960 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Benson 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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.1 of the 1.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 170 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. West Fork Corral Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Mica Mountain stands 1,933 ft above the site, 4.4 miles north. The nearest town, Moscow, is 23 mi off.

September normals 40–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?