Indian Dip (FR 220) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Indian Dip (FR 220) in ID
A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Crescendo Peak.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 43%. 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 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Blackdome Peak stands 519 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. The Big Talk Lake shoreline is 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 34 mi off.
September normals 43–62°F, 1.6″ 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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