Ruby Ridge (FR 3282) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Ruby Ridge (FR 3282) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,017 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Mount Margaret. 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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%.

Mount Margaret stands 753 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Moscow, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Vassar Connection (FR 3347) in IDForest Road Road5.9miEast Fk Big Bear Creek (FR 4707) in IDForest Road Road6.5miBrown Bear (FR 3276) in IDDispersed Camping7.1miCherry Butte (FR 3849) in IDDispersed Camping8.2miBing Cherry (FR 3850) in IDDispersed Camping8.6mi
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?