Fishhook-Gold Center (FR 301) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Fishhook-Gold Center (FR 301) in ID
A 119.1-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.
57.6 of the 119.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 51.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 13,500 ft over 119.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 94%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 90 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Clarkia Peak stands 642 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. Estes Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 26 mi off.
September normals 40–74°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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