Kelley Creek (FR 1237) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Kelley Creek (FR 1237) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
4,993 ft
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An 18.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road is open seasonally, December 31 to December 31.

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

1 of the 18.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 18.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The nearest town, Wallace, is 21 mi off.

September normals 45–65°F, 1.4″ 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?