Hemlock Creek (FR 3328) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hemlock Creek (FR 3328) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
3,129 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Castle Rock.

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

3.2 of the 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.5 miles of dirt. 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 15 switchbacks.

Castle Rock stands 2,606 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Homestead Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Orofino, is 34 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.5″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?