Linfor Loop (FR 806) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Linfor Loop (FR 806) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
2,233 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.4-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 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 9.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 36 switchbacks.

North Fork Coeur d'Alene River runs 0.1 mi off. Linfor Hill stands 2,112 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Fork Merry Creek (FR 1491) in IDForest Road Road37.7miCedar Creek Campground in IDCampground37.8miCedar Ridge (FR 1916) in IDDispersed Camping38.5miWest Fork Emerald Creek (FR 380) in IDDispersed Camping39.4miEmerald Creek Cutoff (FR 1487) in IDDispersed Camping39.6mi
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?