Venus Creek (FR 802) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Venus Creek (FR 802) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
2,644 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID.

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 14.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 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.

Downey Peak stands 3,354 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. North Fork Coeur d'Alene River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Kellogg, is 17 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Creek (FR 537) in IDDispersed Camping33.1miRye Creek (FR 1997) in IDForest Road Road34.2miHill 36 (FR 3598) in IDDispersed Camping34.5miWest 36 (FR 3589) in IDDispersed Camping34.7miShadowy St. Joe Campground in IDCampground34.9mi
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?