South Boulder (FR 490) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Boulder (FR 490) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
5,288 ft
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Daveggio Knob.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

5.8 of the 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). 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 7 switchbacks. A gate 7.7 miles in.

Daveggio Knob stands 587 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Wallace, is 20 mi off.

September normals 32–62°F, 1.4″ 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?