Spyglass (FR 265) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Spyglass (FR 265) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
4,954 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 10.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Grassy Mountain.

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 10.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (10.5 miles). Climbs 670 ft over 10.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Pinehurst, is 17 mi off.

September normals 39–63°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Shadowy St. Joe Campground in IDCampground33.0miBig Creek (FR 537) in IDDispersed Camping33.7miBond Creek (FR 754) in IDDispersed Camping34.1miLemonade (FR 748) in IDForest Road Road35.5miHill 36 (FR 3598) in IDDispersed Camping35.8mi
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?