East Fk Big Bear Creek (FR 4707) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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East Fk Big Bear Creek (FR 4707) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,813 ft
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A 7.1-mile stretch of gravel 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.

3.1 of the 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Schwartz Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Potato Hill stands 1,195 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Moscow, is 21 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 1.0″ 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?