Big Creek (FR 537) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Creek (FR 537) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,372 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 7.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Daugherty Hill.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 7.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (7.4 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Daugherty Hill stands 2,457 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. East Fork Big Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 15 mi off.

September normals 42–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?