Three Tree Butte East (FR 3943) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Three Tree Butte East (FR 3943) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,284 ft
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A 0.6-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.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Piah Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Hoodoo Mountains stands 2,056 ft above the site, 4.1 miles east. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 20 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Vassar Connection (FR 3347) in IDForest Road Road13.4miEast Fk Big Bear Creek (FR 4707) in IDForest Road Road13.7miBrown Bear (FR 3276) in IDDispersed Camping14.3miCherry Butte (FR 3849) in IDDispersed Camping14.5miBing Cherry (FR 3850) in IDDispersed Camping15.0mi
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?