Slate Creek (FR 225) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Slate Creek (FR 225) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,406 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 19.6-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.

19.4 of the 19.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.9 of the 19.6 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 10.3 miles in.

Dunn Peak stands 3,196 ft above the site, 3.0 miles north. Saint Joe River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 15 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?