Lemonade (FR 748) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lemonade (FR 748) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
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A 10.3-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.

All 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.3 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 10.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Saint Joe River runs 0.1 mi off. Calder Point stands 1,925 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Osburn, is 18 mi off.

September normals 44–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?