Spruce Ridge (FR 205) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Spruce Ridge (FR 205) in ID

Road corridorIdaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District

23 mi from Sandpoint

Maps 5,017 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period · No more than 14 days in any 30-day period, then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 10.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Spruce Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Packsaddle Mountain stands 1,370 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping or leaving camping equipment in any one area or campsite is limited to a total of 14 days during any 30-day period. Camping is prohibited for the remaining 16 days on lands administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–46°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.