Bunco-High Drive (FR 332) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Bunco-High Drive (FR 332) in ID
A 23.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. This rule applies May 1 to September 30 only.
2.7 of the 23.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.5 of the 23.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 8,900 ft over 23.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Chilco Mountain stands 2,811 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. Roush Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Spirit Lake, is 14 mi off.
September normals 48–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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