Jerome Creek (FR 788) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Jerome Creek (FR 788) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
4,125 ft
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A 16.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves East Gold Hill.

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

7.5 of the 16.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 16.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. East Gold Hill stands 530 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Moscow, is 20 mi off.

September normals 37–70°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?