Little Sand Ridge A (FR 3254) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Little Sand Ridge A (FR 3254) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
4,233 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Sand Mountain. 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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Sand Mountain stands 739 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Moscow, is 23 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 1.4″ 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?