Buzzard Roost (FR 363) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Buzzard Roost (FR 363) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
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A 12.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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

All 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.2 of the 12.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Jug Spring lies 0.6 mi off. Monumental Buttes stands 743 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Wallace, is 32 mi off.

September normals 40–58°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Johnson Gulch (FR 5055) in IDDispersed Camping34.1miTamarack Face (FR 5216) in IDForest Road Road34.4miBusiness Gulch A (FR 5053) in IDDispersed Camping34.5miPine Martin (FR 5280) in IDDispersed Camping34.6miBlue Ridge (FR 5052) in IDDispersed Camping34.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?