Hamilton Mountain (FR 436) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hamilton Mountain (FR 436) in ID
A 13.3-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.
8.6 of the 13.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.3 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 13.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. North Fork Callis Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Hamilton Mountain stands 537 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. The nearest town, Dalton Gardens, is 22 mi off.
September normals 41–65°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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