Dispersed Camping in Boundary County, Idaho
Showing 124 locations in Boundary County.
Abe Lincoln Face Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Kootenai National Forest near Abe Lincoln Mountain. The area offers rustic spots along the forest service corridor suitable for those seeking a quiet forested retreat.
America Creek Recreation Site
This small, free recreational site nestled in the woods features four established campsites equipped with picnic tables and a shared vault toilet. Situated along America Creek, it offers a scenic and accessible stopover for traveler rigs.
American Mountain Road
A scenic forest service corridor located in the northern reaches of the Idaho Panhandle, offering a quiet wooded escape near American Mountain. Access is along a dirt road that winds through a dense pine forest setting. The route is suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions, but has seasonal limitations depending on winter snowpack. This area serves as a tranquil, remote base for exploring the surrounding Idaho backcountry.
Baldy Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic timber-corridor route winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. The corridor features primitive pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping along the native-material forest road.
Ball Creek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Ball Creek Road sits within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It offers primitive, roadside sites suited for those seeking a quiet forest getaway.
Base Camp on Trout Creek
A rustic, off-grid 10-acre private property located right on Trout Creek outside of Bonners Ferry. The site features four creekside camping spots suitable for tents or RVs, a group fire circle with log seating, a wash station, and picnic tables.
Beetle Creek North Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Beetle Creek North Creek inside Idaho's Kootenai National Forest region, offering tranquil forest settings.
Beetle Creek North Creek
A scenic timber corridor located deep within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near the Kootenai River system, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping along Beetle Creek North Creek road.
Best Western Plus Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa
This parking lot belongs to a 24-hour casino hotel and spa located along the Kootenai River. Overnighters are permitted to park in the far right of the parking lot away from the main entrance, backing up near the fence. Be prepared for extreme and frequent train noise, as active tracks run directly south of the property.
Bethlehem Face Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Bethlehem Face Road in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Brush Lake.
Bond Lake Campground
A peaceful, wooded campground located near the shores of Bond Lake in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The site provides a quiet setting with direct access to natural surroundings.
Bonners Ferry District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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Bonners Ferry Ranger Station Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on National Forest System land managed by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides convenient access to local laundry and shower services in nearby Bonners Ferry, making it an excellent base camp.
Burnt Creek Dutch Creek Road
This scenic forest road runs through the beautiful Kootenai National Forest near Independence Mountain. It provides options for remote dispersed camping along the corridor.
Bussard Lake Forest Road Corridor
A scenic forest service road corridor offering dispersed camping access in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bussard Lake.
Callahan Creek Boulder Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Callahan Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road winds through dense forest with access to pullouts suitable for various setups looking for a classic mountain forest experience.
Camp Nine Forest Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Camp Nine Road inside the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, located northeast of Bonners Ferry near Bethlehem Mountain.
Caribou Pass Road Dispersed
Caribou Pass provides dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic National Forest road. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel, remaining accessible to most vehicles during dry periods.
Cascade Ridge Dispersed Camping
Tranquil dispersed camping options located along the scenic Cascade Ridge road corridor in the Idaho Panhandle. This area provides access to nearby hiking and features picturesque forest views.
Cooks Peak Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the native material road winding up Cooks Peak in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Copper Creek Campground
A serene, well-maintained developed campground located just south of the Canadian border. It features paved, mostly level back-in sites nestled in a quiet, forested setting.
Copper Falls Road
A scenic national forest route winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. This corridor offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a lush, wooded environment with access to nearby natural features.
Copper Ridge A Corridor
A rugged forest road corridor located in the northern reaches of the Idaho Panhandle, offering access to remote national forest lands near Copper Mountain.
Cougar Jaw Forest Road
A scenic timbered corridor along Cougar Jaw road in the Kootenai National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Cougar Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Cougar Ridge road system within Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route offers quiet, wooded camping options ideal for those looking to escape the busier highway routes.
Curless Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Curless Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Curley Perkins Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Curley Perkins Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering natural dispersed sites suitable for self-contained rigs.
Debt Creek
A forested corridor along Debt Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road.
Deer Creek Spread Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Deer Creek Spread Creek Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering peaceful, wooded settings.
Deer Creek Spread Creek Road
A quiet National Forest corridor situated deep in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to mountain vistas and nearby trailheads.
Deer Ridge Lookout
A historic 14x14 cabin perched atop a 40-foot timber tower offering panoramic views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho. Built on a ridgeside, this reserved lookout tower includes basic furnishings, a catwalk, and an adjacent vault toilet, but guests must bring all water.
Deer Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Deer Ridge Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, providing great access to rustic woodland scenery.
Dobson Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Dobson Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road offers native-dirt surfaces and serves as an entry point for dispersed camping near Two Tail Peak.
Dobson Creek Road Dispersed
An isolated dirt corridor through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to quiet dispersed camping areas.
Dodge Peak Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Dodge Peak Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting. The road provides access to the nearby Dodge Peak trailhead and surrounding wilderness.
East Fork Boulder Creek
A quiet mountain forest corridor situated along East Fork Boulder Creek in the Idaho Panhandle. This route cuts through dense woodlands, providing a classic backcountry setting.
East Templeman Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest camping nested along East Templeman Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The corridor offers a native dirt and gravel surface suitable for standard vehicles looking for a quiet timbered escape.
Elmira Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Elmira Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a typical wooded setting.
English Creek B Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest road corridor within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering simple dispersed camping opportunities.
Finger A Forest Road
A quiet Forest Service corridor located within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. The route provides access to secluded dispersed camping opportunities amidst dense pine and mixed-conifer forests.
Forest Spur (Meadow Creek Road)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Meadow Creek Road near the Yaak River, offering access to quiet woods and a local kayak launch.
Fulton Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to dispersed camping sites with quiet natural surroundings.
Giles Connection Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Giles Connection in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities.
Grouse Creek Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Grouse Mountain. The native dirt road is accessible to all vehicle classes and allows motorhomes.
Hellroaring East Camp
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Hellroaring Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. The area is surrounded by beautiful pine forest and provides excellent rustic access to the regional wilderness.
Hellroaring Ridge Road Dispersed
A rugged forest service corridor along Hellroaring Ridge Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to dispersed camping and spectacular mountain vistas.
Hemlock Inn and RV Park
A quiet and well-maintained private RV park near Bonners Ferry. The property offers widely spaced sites with hookups and is situated in a pleasant forested setting.
Hogue Mountain Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor along the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near the Canadian border. The road accesses deep pine forest settings and provides dispersed camping opportunities with great natural appeal.
Honey Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service road corridor near Honey Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to secluded backcountry areas near Northwest Peak.
Idamont Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Idamont Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry.
K2 Visitor Center 24hr Parking
Designated 24-hour parking spaces located at the visitor center in downtown Bonners Ferry. It offers convenient walking access to local shops, breweries, and museums, though it is subject to heavy highway decelerating traffic noise and occasional local rowdiness.
Keystone Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor located along Keystone Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area offers tranquil, forested settings under a canopy of native trees.
Knife A Forest Road
A scenic forest service corridor located within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry.
Kootenai Ridge Dispersed
This dirt forest road along Kootenai Ridge provides access to dispersed camping sites with scenic vistas of the surrounding Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road is open year-round to all vehicle types, though the native dirt surface can become slick when wet.
Kootenai River - South Side Leonia
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Kootenai River just off Highway 2, providing immediate access to flat riverside clearings beneath a dense canopy of conifers. The area is highly suitable for self-contained vans and trucks looking for scenic, off-leash-friendly camping away from developed parks.
Kootenai Saddle A Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It offers quiet dispersed camping options along a dirt and gravel road suitable for most vehicles during the dry season.
Lightning Creek & Char Falls Dispersed
A remote backcountry corridor along Lightning Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. It offers dispersed camping options including a spacious parking area at the Char Falls trailhead and a seasonal warming hut at Moose Creek. The area is ideal for adventurers exploring the regional backcountry trails.
Lightning Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Lightning Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering streamside spots and access to the Moose Lake Trailhead. The area features forested pull-offs with quick access to water and hiking routes.
Lower Border Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic timber corridor located in the northernmost section of the Idaho Panhandle, winding through dense cedar and pine forest near Hogue Mountain. Dispersed camping spots are tucked along the native material forest road, offering a rugged wilderness setting with high privacy.
Lower Tungsten Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lower Tungsten Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Lunch Peak Lookout
Lunch Peak Lookout offers panoramic views of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, the Selkirk Mountains, and Lake Pend Oreille. The remote and rustic cabin sits atop a cinder block foundation and contains limited furnishings including a sleeping platform, table, and cabinet. While the lookout cabin requires a paid reservation, a public vault toilet is located at the trailhead just a short walk away, and there is space near the trailhead where small rigs can park overnight.
Meadow Creek B Dispersed Corridor
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Meadow Creek Campground
An organized Forest Service campground sitting directly along the river in a shaded wooded setting. It features an upper and lower loop with spacious, well-maintained loops, clean vault toilets, and potable water, all operated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meadow Creek Cutoff
A quiet forest corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road offers dispersed camping opportunities along its shoulders in a rustic, wooded setting.
Meadow Creek D Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Meadow Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering natural wooded pull-offs near the water.
Miller Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along the scenic Miller Creek corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout
A historic forest service lookout tower standing at 6,529 feet, offering 360-degree views of the Yaak Area. This developed cabin facility includes a catwalk, small cooking prep area, propane amenities, and a vault toilet.
Mount Pend Oreille Trailhead Area
A quiet backcountry trailhead parking area located deep within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Mount Pend Oreille. The spot offers a basic, undeveloped setting suitable as a staging area or a very quiet overnight rest.
Moyie Crossings (NFS Road)
A scenic corridor along a National Forest road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to beautiful woodlands.
Moyie River G Corridor
Scenic forest corridor running along the Moyie River within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road offers dispersed camping options with native dirt surfaces suitable for many vehicle types in dry weather.
Moyie River Road Corridor
A scenic corridor along the Moyie River in northern Idaho. Lower portions of the road lead to a developed campground and several dispersed, primitive pockets, including areas near the historic Meadow Creek townsite where a steep track requires four-wheel drive.
Moyie River Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the native-surface Moyie River Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Myrtle Basin Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along Myrtle Basin Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry, providing native dirt surface access into a peaceful forested canyon.
Myrtle Creek Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping along Myrtle Creek Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface that provides access to various quiet, forested roadside pull-offs.
North Caribou Creek A Dispersed
This scenic corridor along North Caribou Creek A offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather but can become slick and challenging when wet.
North Caribou Creek Dispersed Camping
A peaceful forest corridor along North Caribou Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering dispersed roadside sites.
North Haven Campground
North Haven Campground is a highly rated, fully developed private facility located just off highway corridors in North Idaho. It offers a variety of camping options including full and partial hookup RV sites with 20/30/50 amp electric, glamping wagons, a tipi, and standard tent sites.
Periphery
A dispersed camping corridor situated within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Perkins Ridge Road B
A scenic timber corridor located within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to dispersed camping opportunities along a native material forest road.
Pete Creek / Hawkins Road
A scenic forest service corridor located in the rugged panhandle of Idaho, providing dispersed camping opportunities within the Kootenai National Forest near Northwest Peak.
Pine Creek A Forest Road Corridor
A scenic forest corridor along Pine Creek Road within Idaho's Kootenai National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities in a pristine wooded setting near Tepee Mountain.
Pine Creek J Road Corridor
A quiet Forest Service road corridor navigating through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near the Kootenai River region. The native material road surface provides straightforward access to dispersed camping opportunities.
Placer Creek Connection A
A quiet National Forest corridor situated within the scenic Idaho Panhandle, offering easy motorized access on dirt roads near Meadow Creek and Solomon Lake.
Pork D Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service corridor located within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. This native-material road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil, wooded setting near Solomon Mountain.
Queen Mountain B
This scenic Forest Service road corridor in northern Idaho offers quiet dispersed camping options surrounded by the beauty of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Red Top Campground
A small, quiet, and remote Forest Service campground situated northwest of Troy. The site offers three basic tent/trailer spots nestled near the scenic Kootenai National Forest region.
Robinson Lake Campground
A small, heavily wooded US Forest Service campground offering ten spacious sites just a short walk from Robinson Lake. The campground features clean pit toilets, fire rings, and potable water, making it a quiet and well-maintained retreat.
Rocky Draw E Road Corridor
A scenic timbered corridor offering dispersed camping options along the native-surface forest road. Ideal for travelers seeking quiet access within the Kootenai National Forest system.
Rocky Draw Road Dispersed
This system of forest roads and spurs off Rocky Draw offers quiet, pine-shaded dispersed camping opportunities in the Kootenai National Forest. These native-material dirt roads are accessible to passenger cars and smaller rigs during dry conditions.
Roman Nose Lakes Campground
A scenic high-altitude destination nestled near the Roman Nose alpine lakes. The campground features a handful of established campsites, flat tent spots, and vault toilets, with direct trail access to the lakes. Perfect for hikers, but entirely unsuitable for larger rigs and trailers due to the tight layout and limited turnaround spaces.
Roman Nose Lakes Recreation Area
An exceptional high-alpine recreation corridor located deep within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, centered around Roman Nose Lakes. Access is via a rugged mountain road that climbs to scenic alpine basins. The area features a small developed campground at the road's end and primitive pull-offs on the approach spurs, though high-clearance capability is strongly advised due to rough, rocky conditions on the final miles.
Round Prairie B Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Round Prairie B in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The setting features beautiful pine forests with easy access to nearby Robinson Lake.
Ruby Creek Road Dispersed
Ruby Creek Road offers accessible dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road is generally well-suited for a variety of rigs looking for a quiet forest retreat.
Ruby Ridge Parking
A trailhead and parking area near the Ruby Ridge trail system featuring picnic tables, fire rings, and small pavilions. A short double-track offshoot offers a flat space suitable for small rigs, though periodic train horns from a nearby crossing can be heard.
Sand Hill E Dispersed Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor along Sand Hill Road E in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road winds through scenic pine forest with several pull-offs suitable for overnight stays.
Sand Ridge C Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along the native-surface Sand Ridge C road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Silver Crescent B Road
A quiet Forest Service corridor located within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to the scenic backcountry near Wall Mountain.
Silver Crescent Road A Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the road.
Sinclair Lake Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor provides access to Idaho Panhandle National Forests land with several dispersed roadside pullouts.
Smith Lake Campground
A small, wooded, no-fee National Forest campground located just north of Bonners Ferry, situated near the scenic shores of Smith Lake. The campground features private, shaded sites tucked beneath a dense canopy of cedar trees, with a day-use area, a boat launch, and picnic tables close to the water.
Smith Mountain Forest Road
A scenic national forest road corridor winds through the Kootenai National Forest near Smith Mountain, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material road surfaces.
Snipetown A Road Dispersed
A scenic timber corridor along the Snipetown A forest road offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the deep pine and hemlock forests of northern Idaho, situated close to Yaak Falls.
Snyder Guard Station
Snyder Guard Station is a historic complex on the banks of the Moyie River, offering a variety of rentable cabins and a group camping area that accommodates tents and up to six RVs.
Solomon Lake (FR 2404)
A scenic mountain destination along Forest Road 2404 near Solomon Lake, offering quiet dispersed camping with easy lake access. The area sits in an active bear habitat and features basic amenities like fire rings, tent pads, and a vault toilet near the water.
Solomon Mountain A Forest Road
A scenic mountain corridor along Solomon Mountain A Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to dispersed camping and proximity to Solomon Mountain.
South Fork Callahan Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor running along South Fork Callahan Creek in the Idaho panhandle. The road provides access to beautiful timbered valleys within Kootenai National Forest and sits near hiking areas like Goat Mountain.
South Side Leonia Road
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Perfect for dispersed travelers seeking access to nearby scenic landmarks like Leonia Knob.
Spread Creek/Deer Creek
A dispersed camping corridor managed by the U.S. Forest Service along the native material surface of Spread Creek/Deer Creek Road. The route offers pleasant, quiet camping options immersed in the scenic Kootenai National Forest.
Star Creek Raymond Creek Road
A quiet Forest Service road offering dispersed camping corridors within the scenic Kootenai National Forest region.
Stroud B
A quiet forest road corridor located in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options close to Bonners Ferry.
Sweet Creek Road (FR 273)
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the lush Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. This native-dirt route offers primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by dense pine and fir trees.
Teepee Flats & Forest Spur Corridor
A scenic network of native-material forest service spurs winding through the Kootenai National Forest. These interconnected routes provide access to undeveloped clearing sites suitable for quiet dispersed camping.
Todd Road
A quiet forest corridor located within Idaho's Kootenai National Forest. It provides standard dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road with native material surface, suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Trout Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along the Trout Creek forest road corridor in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicle classes.
Trout Creek Road
Trout Creek Road winds through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering dispersed camping access in a serene, wooded environment near Farnham Peak.
Twentymile Peak K Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor offering dispersed camping options within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry. This native material road provides access to quiet, forested pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Twentymile-millset A
A quiet Forest Service corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Twentymile Peak. This dirt road is bordered by dense pine forest and offers secluded opportunities for standard dispersed camping along the roadside.
USFS Brush Lake Campground
A quiet and exceptionally maintained developed forest campground nestled beside Brush Lake. This scenic getaway features well-separated sites with covered picnic structures, making it an ideal stopover or base camp for lake recreation.
Van Dyke Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Van Dyke Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to most vehicles and provides a quiet, wooded forest setting.
Water Line 23
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Water Line 23 within the Kootenai National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded settings with easy access for passenger vehicles.
West Branch Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along the West Branch of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest offers dispersed camping pullouts with access to nearby Roman Nose. The native-dirt forest road is generally accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
West Deer A Dispersed Area
A scenic national forest corridor providing access to dispersed camping near the Idaho Panhandle. This area features native material roads suitable for high-clearance or adventurous drivers looking to explore remote state borderlands.
White's Water Forest Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along White's Water Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering standard primitive camping near Haystack Mountain.
Whitetail Meadows
A scenic mountain meadow camping corridor located along the Idaho-Montana border region near Whitetail Campground. It features beautiful wooded backdrops and standard forest service access.