Clarkia Marble (FR 321) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Clarkia Marble (FR 321) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
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A 57.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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

19.2 of the 57.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 10.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,200 ft over 57.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 50 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 20 mi off.

September normals 38–65°F, 1.9″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?