Eagle Creek (FR 758) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Eagle Creek (FR 758) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
3,588 ft
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A 27.0-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.

6.3 of the 27 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 8.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 27 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 43 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lines Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Swan Peak stands 1,252 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 23 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.6″ 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?