White Pine Gulch (FR 1423) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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White Pine Gulch (FR 1423) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
3,610 ft
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A 22.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Bald Mountain. 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.

11.9 of the 22.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 22.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 55%. 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 52 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hoodoo Mountains stands 1,730 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 20 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?