East Side Maple Creek (FR 4706) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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East Side Maple Creek (FR 4706) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,909 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves East Gold 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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 630 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. East Gold Hill stands 1,746 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. Boulder Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Moscow, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 1.1″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?