Skyline Drive (FR 4716) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Skyline Drive (FR 4716) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,757 ft
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An 18.8-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.

6.9 of the 18.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.1 of the 18.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 18.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Mission Mountain stands 566 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Plummer, is 19 mi off.

September normals 38–71°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Creek (FR 370) in IDForest Road Road8.1miPotlatch Ranger Station (FR 1460) in IDDispersed Camping8.9miTop Hoteling Creek (FR 3290) in IDDispersed Camping9.0miJerome Creek (FR 788) in IDForest Road Road10.2miEast Side Maple Creek (FR 4706) in IDDispersed Camping12.1mi
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?