Excavation Gulch (FR 1427) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Excavation Gulch (FR 1427) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,896 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
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A 10.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

2.3 of the 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 10.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks.

Dry Fork runs 0.1 mi off. Strychnine Ridge stands 959 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 24 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 0.9″ 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?