Moose Creek (FR 381) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Moose Creek (FR 381) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,622 ft
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A 15.0-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.

14.6 of the 15 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 15 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 34 switchbacks.

Mica Mountain stands 1,271 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Pardus Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Moscow, is 25 mi off.

September normals 42–72°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?