West Pass (FR 6629) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Pass (FR 6629) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
4,794 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shoshone County, ID. The road serves Ford Hill.

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 1.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 390 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

South Fork Coeur d'Alene River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Taft Peak stands 1,214 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Wallace, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–65°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hemlock Creek (FR 3328) in IDForest Road Road39.5miSmith Ridge (FR 700) in IDForest Road Road40.8miAquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site in IDCampground43.1miSouth Skull Creek (FR 710) in IDForest Road Road43.7miSkull Creek (FR 252) in IDForest Road Road44.7mi
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?