Emerald Creek Cutoff (FR 1487) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Emerald Creek Cutoff (FR 1487) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,810 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Emerald Butte.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 2.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.5 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Emerald Butte stands 1,806 ft above the site, 2.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. East Fork Emerald Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 23 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 Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe 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?