Cougar Meadow (FR 4700) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Cougar Meadow (FR 4700) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,991 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Abes Knob. 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 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Talapus Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Beals Butte stands 2,043 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 27 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 1.2″ 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?