Tank Creek (FR 204) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Tank Creek (FR 204) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,802 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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

All 6.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6.8 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. 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 29 switchbacks.

Pocono Hill stands 2,245 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Saint Joe River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 16 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 1.3″ 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?