Boulder Creek (FR 396) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Boulder Creek (FR 396) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,427 ft
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A 39.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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

12.1 of the 39.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 19.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,700 ft over 39.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 61%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 60 switchbacks.

Pocono Hill stands 2,620 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Boulder Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 18 mi off.

September normals 42–72°F, 1.4″ 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?