Montgomery - Moon Ridge (FR 946) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Montgomery - Moon Ridge (FR 946) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
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An 8.0-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 8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (8 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. 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.

Montgomery Ridge stands 1,627 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. West Fork Montgomery Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Kellogg, is 4.0 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 3457 — Bechtel Butte in IDDispersed Camping41.3miIndian Dip (FR 220) in IDForest Road Road41.3miHemlock Creek (FR 3328) in IDForest Road Road41.6miKeeler Conn (FR 765) in IDDispersed Camping42.4miPalouse River Emerald CR (FR 447) — St. Joe in IDForest Road Road42.8mi
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?