Homestead Creek (FR 216) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Homestead Creek (FR 216) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
3,533 ft
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A 35.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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

30.1 of the 35.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 25.3 of the 35.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,800 ft over 35.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 29.4 and 30.2 miles in.

Marble Mountain stands 2,958 ft above the site, 3.5 miles east. Bussel Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 24 mi off.

September normals 41–71°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?