Schoolhouse Gulch (FR 4761) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Schoolhouse Gulch (FR 4761) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
2,644 ft
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A 9.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks.

Potlatch River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. McGary Butte stands 1,804 ft above the site, 4.7 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 Area37.3miWinchester Lake State Park in IDCampground37.8miHells Gate State Park in IDCampground39.9miWeaver Creek Saddle (FR 542) in IDForest Road Road40.8miKamiah Ranger Station (FR 1601) in IDDispersed Camping42.6mi
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?