Rye Creek (FR 1997) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Rye Creek (FR 1997) in ID
A 12.8-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Hammond Point.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
2 of the 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks.
Arid Peak stands 2,342 ft above the site, 1.7 miles north. Big Dick Creek runs 0.1 mi 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.
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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