Little Potlatch (FR 4750) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Little Potlatch (FR 4750) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,868 ft
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

Potlatch River runs 0.4 mi off. McGary Butte stands 1,580 ft above the site, 4.5 miles east. The nearest town, Orofino, is 22 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
US-95 Winchester Rest Area in IDRest Area37.0miWinchester Lake State Park in IDCampground37.5miHells Gate State Park in IDCampground39.8miKamiah Ranger Station (FR 1601) in IDDispersed Camping42.2miMusselshell Creek (FR 540) in IDForest Road Road42.9mi
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?