Hoodoo Little North Fork (FR 1258) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Hoodoo Little North Fork (FR 1258) in ID
A 15.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Montana Point.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
3.7 of the 15.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 15.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. 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 14 switchbacks.
Hoodoo Ridge stands 766 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Wallace, is 30 mi off.
September normals 42–65°F, 1.5″ 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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