Palouse Divide (FR 377) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Palouse Divide (FR 377) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,818 ft
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A 48.6-mile stretch of dirt 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.

33 of the 48.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 29.4 of the 48.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,400 ft over 48.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 69 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

West Dennis stands 989 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 18 mi off.

September normals 43–70°F, 1.2″ 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?