Independence Beaver (FR 3099) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Independence Beaver (FR 3099) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
2,989 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 12.8-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.

All 12.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 12.6 of the 12.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Tepee Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Spyglass Peak stands 2,332 ft above the site, 2.8 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 24 mi off.

September normals 48–70°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Linfor Loop (FR 806) in IDForest Road Road19.8miBrown-Williams (FR 3010) in IDForest Road Road20.6miMoon-Dobson (FR 424) in IDForest Road Road21.1miScott Gulch (FR 933) in IDDispersed Camping21.7miIdaho Gulch (FR 1505) in IDDispersed Camping23.1mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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