Feather Creek (FR 789) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Feather Creek (FR 789) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,903 ft
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A 5.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. 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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.4 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Feather Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Abes Knob stands 1,263 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 29 mi off.

September normals 41–74°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?