Loop Creek (FR 326) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Loop Creek (FR 326) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
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A 14.0-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.

4.3 of the 14 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.7 of the 14 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 14 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Arid Peak stands 2,283 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. Loop Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wallace, is 12 mi off.

September normals 49–70°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Smith Ridge (FR 700) in IDForest Road Road33.5miAquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site in IDCampground35.8miGrandad Caampground in IDCampground37.5miSouth Skull Creek (FR 710) in IDForest Road Road37.5miLen Creek (FR 5325) in IDDispersed Camping37.6mi
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.

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