Dispersed Camping in Shoshone County, Idaho
Showing 198 locations in Shoshone County.
4th July-Copper Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along 4th July-Copper Creek Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route offers primitive roadside pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
4th July-Copper Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the 4th of July-Copper Creek road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering standard primitive sites surrounded by dense woods.
Adair Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Adair Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route offers forested sites suitable for various rig setups looking for standard dispersed options.
Adair Jungle Creek Connection Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This area offers opportunities for remote, dispersed camping along a dirt road with improved native materials.
Albert's Landing
A developed private campground along Old River Road offering partial and full hookup options. The property sits near the river with services like local tubing shuttles and firewood included.
Aquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site
Aquarius Campground is a peaceful forest getaway situated along the scenic North Fork of the Clearwater River. It features nine developed individual campsites and two group campsites, serving as an excellent base for fly fishing, river floating, and accessing remote trails like the nearby Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area.
Arid Peak Lookout
A historic forest fire lookout built in 1934 and beautifully restored, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Bitterroot Mountains. Reaching the cabin requires a moderately steep 3-mile hike from the trailhead, providing a truly remote and peaceful backcountry lodging experience.
Avery Campground
A developed Forest Service campground set along the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. It features basic sites under a dense pine canopy with convenient road access.
Avery Creek Cabin
This historic rental cabin offers a fully accessible, comfortable retreat along the scenic North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Surrounded by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, it provides excellent privacy and paved road access.
Avery Timber Creek
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Avery Timber Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road features a native dirt surface and provides peaceful forest camping opportunities with access for most vehicles.
Bear Skull Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along the native-surface Bear Skull road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road is accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, providing opportunities for quiet camping.
Beaver - North Fork Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Beaver and North Fork roads within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, offering quiet wooded sites.
Beaver Culvert Dispersed
A quiet, wooded corridor along the Beaver Culvert forest road, managed by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The improved dirt road is accessible for most vehicles, offering standard dispersed camping options.
Beaver Peak Road
A scenic mountain corridor along Beaver Peak Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Dispersed sites along this route offer exceptional privacy and panoramic mountain views, especially near the summit area where native-surface roads wind up the peak.
Berlin Flats Campground
Berlin Flats is a developed Forest Service campground situated along Shoshone Creek, offering a rustic forest setting in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Berlin Flats Group Area
Located along Shoshone Creek near the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, this developed group area is tailored for larger gatherings and group RV stays. It serves as an excellent base for float trips, trout fishing, and exploring the surrounding pine forest.
Big Beaver Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Big Beaver Creek within the dense coniferous forest of the Idaho Panhandle. This area offers tranquil, roadside pull-offs with native material dirt surfaces, suitable for those looking to experience natural seclusion. High-clearance vehicles or dry conditions are recommended due to the unpaved surface.
Big Bob Cutoff Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface dirt road.
Big Hank Campground
A well-shaded developed USFS campground nestled in a wooded meadow along the scenic North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River. Features paved access roads and spurs with standard amenities including vault toilets and hand pump drinking water, making it a popular basecamp for river recreation, hiking, and hunting.
Bird Creek Divide
This scenic corridor along the Bird Creek Divide offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The gravel and native dirt route winds near Mirror Peak and is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Bobtail Cutoff Dispersed
This corridor along the Bobtail Cutoff offers quiet, dispersed camping within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The road is a native-material dirt surface winding through wooded terrain, offering several pull-offs suitable for a peaceful overnight stay.
Bottle Creek Dispersed Site
A quiet and undeveloped dispersed camping area located off a native dirt road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bottle Creek.
Boulder Creek Dispersed
This forest corridor along Boulder Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road consists of improved native material and is accessible to most standard vehicles.
BPA Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping along the BPA forest corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Brown Creek Downey Creek Road Corridor
This scenic dirt road corridor winds through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Suitable for most vehicle types, the native-material road provides access to primitive pullouts along Brown Creek and Downey Creek.
Brown-Williams Road Dispersed Camping
This zone corridor offers dispersed camping along the native-surface Brown-Williams Road in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route winds through quiet, forested terrain suitable for self-contained rigs during the dry season. Standard Forest Service dispersed camping regulations apply, with seasonal access restricted to the late spring and summer months.
Bullion Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along Bullion Creek Road offers dispersed camping within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, winding through scenic pine forests.
Bumblebee Campground
An official Forest Service campground situated in a scenic meadow beside Bumblebee Creek and the Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. The campground features paved access roads, vault toilets, and a shared drinking water hand-pump, making it a comfortable base for swimming, fishing, and exploring nearby motorized trails. Recent vegetation management has removed most standing trees, resulting in an open, unshaded environment.
Bunco-high Drive
This scenic forest corridor winds through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering multiple roadside dispersed camping options. The route provides a peaceful, quiet escape into a wooded environment.
Burton Creek Road
Quiet and forested dispersed camping corridor along Burton Creek in the Kootenai National Forest region.
Buzzard Roost Road Dispersed
Buzzard Roost offers dispersed camping along gravel and dirt forest roads in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides a quiet wooded setting suitable for various rigs, with standard 14-day stay limits.
Camp 3 Campground
A quiet, small developed campground featuring large campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Nestled in a forested setting near a small stream, the area offers a rustic camping experience with basic amenities and access via a packed gravel road.
Capitol Hill Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Capitol Hill in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This native dirt road winds through wooded hillsides, offering rustic pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller self-contained rigs.
Cascade Picnic Road
Dispersed camping corridor along the native-surface forest road accessing the Cascade Picnic area within Shoshone County.
CDA Rover RV
A developed private RV park located along the Coeur d'Alene River near Pinehurst. It offers dry camping in an open field as well as hookup sites, featuring hot showers and direct access to the nearby multi-use bike trail.
Cedar Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor running along the Cedar Mountain forest road. The route winds through scenic sections of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering natural rustic pull-offs near local peaks.
Cemetery Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering options for dispersed camping along Cemetery Ridge. The route features a native-material dirt surface that is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Cemetery Ridge Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Cemetery Ridge in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering peaceful wooded sites along a native dirt road.
Character Ridge
This forest road corridor winds along Character Ridge in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet dispersed camping. The route features a native material dirt road suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Clark Fork Coeur d'Alene Divide Dispersed
This scenic forest road traverses the divide between Clark Fork and Coeur d'Alene, offering remote dispersed camping along a native dirt corridor. Standard Forest Service rules apply, making it a quiet and secluded retreat for self-contained rigs.
Clark Fork Coeur d'Alene Divide
This dispersed camping corridor along the Clark Fork-Coeur d'Alene Divide road offers quiet spots within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road leads through dense woods with opportunities for scenic pull-offs.
Clark Fork Coeur d'Alene Divide
This scenic mountain divide road winds through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along its path. The native dirt surface is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing access to quiet woodland sites near Lost Peak.
Clarkia Marble Road Dispersed
This Forest Service road corridor in Shoshone County offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road features an improved native material surface and is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Clarkia Marble Road Dispersed
A rustic National Forest corridor extending through the Idaho Panhandles. This native material dirt road winds through thick pine forests, offering isolated pockets suitable for dispersed camping.
Clee Creek Bloom Peak Road Dispersed
This quiet dispersed camping corridor runs along the native dirt road of Clee Creek near Bloom Peak in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It offers standard forested pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs with convenient access to nearby Bobtail Spring.
Coeur d'Alene River District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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Coeur d'Alene River Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along the Coeur d'Alene River within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Graded dirt and bituminous roads provide straightforward access to various riverside pullouts.
Cooper Pass Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Cooper Pass, crossing the mountain ridge near the Idaho-Montana border. The unpaved forest road offers several native-material pullouts surrounded by deep pine forest.
Cornwall Creek Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping corridors situated along Cornwall Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Crooked Ridge Dispersed
This route provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Dirt pull-offs along the native material road accommodate self-contained rigs looking for a quiet, wooded setting.
Daisy Gulch Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Daisy Gulch Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides roadside pull-offs nestled in a typical wooded setting near Wallace. Quiet forest surroundings and easy access make this a convenient option for those looking to camp near the mountains.
Daveggio Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along Daveggio Creek offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, surrounded by scenic ridges and quiet pine forests.
Davies Creek Spur Dispersed
Davies Creek Spur Dispersed offers quiet forest service road boondocking within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace.
Denna Mora BPA Spur Dispersed
This forest spur road offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic forest country near the Idaho-Montana border.
Devil's Elbow Campground
A well-maintained developed campground nestled in a bend of the Coeur d'Alene River. Features vault toilets and shady, paved camping spurs in a scenic conifer forest.
Devil's Elbow Dispersed Corridor
Dispersed forest corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering camping along the Coeur d'Alene River watershed. The native-surface road provides access for most vehicles during the summer operating season.
Devils Elbow Campground
Perched on the banks of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, this developed campground offers paved roads and wide spurs suitable for trailers and RVs. Visitors can enjoy fishing, rafting, and kayaking along the scenic river corridor.
Donkey Creek Campground
A small and quiet Forest Service campground situated along Marble Creek in a dense, shaded pine forest. The location provides a peaceful, rustic camping experience with basic amenities.
Dunn Peak Dispersed
This dirt access road winds through the Idaho Panhandle National Forest near Dunn Peak, offering several pullouts suitable for dispersed camping. The road consists of improved native material and is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Dunn Peak Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Dunn Peak road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt route offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil, wooded setting near Trego Point and Avery Hill.
East Eagle Creek Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace. The dirt route offers dispersed camping opportunities on native surfaces, accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather.
Emma Creek Road Dispersed
Emma Creek Road offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities winding through Kootenai National Forest lands near Wallace, Idaho.
Fishhook-Gold Center Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offering quiet dispersed camping. The native-surface dirt road provides access to quiet spots nestled in the woods.
Fishhook-Gold Center Road Corridor
Dispersed forest camping along the Fishhook-Gold Center road corridor, winding through the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful wooded escape with standard dispersed pullouts along native dirt roads.
Forest Road 209 Dispersed
Dispersed creekside camping corridor along Forest Road 209 near Bumblebee Creek. Multiple informal dirt pull-offs are scattered along the road both before and after the developed campground, offering immediate river access and swimming opportunities.
Forest Road 615 Dispersed (Glidden Lake)
This zone covers the dispersed camping opportunities along Forest Road 615 leading to Lower Glidden Lake in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road is rough, narrow, and rocky, culminating in a few primitive, unlevel sites near the lakeside beach. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended due to the rough terrain and tight passing spots.
Forest Road Thirty-Six-O-Nine Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface that provides access into peaceful wooded terrain.
Forty-nine Meadows
Forty-nine Meadows offers dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, providing quiet roadside spots surrounded by dense pine forest.
Freezeout Mary Mix Connection Road Corridor
A scenic forest road corridor nestled in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet spots for dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. This route provides access to primitive roadside pullouts with pleasant woodland views near Wallace.
Gem Peak Lookout Rental
A historic active-rental lookout cabin situated atop a 30-foot tower, offering panoramic views of the Clark Fork River and Cabinet Mountain Wilderness.
Glover Creek Dispersed Camping
An accessible gravel forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Pull-outs along the road provide quiet, forested sites near Glover Creek.
Granite Peak Backcountry Campsite I
This is a remote hike-in backcountry campsite located near Granite Peak within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Granite Peak Backcountry Campsite II
This primitive backcountry campsite offers a secluded hike-in option in the scenic wilderness surrounding Granite Peak.
Hamilton Independence Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options deep within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides access to nearby hiking landmarks like Hamilton Mountain and Magee Peak.
Hamilton Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet dispersed camping spots.
Haystack Creek & Falls Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Haystack Creek and Falls Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet forested pull-outs along a native material road.
Head Of White Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Head Of White Creek Road within Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to primitive forest sites near White Peak. The route is a native dirt road suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Hemlock Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Hemlock Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road provides standard rustic camping options along a native-surface route.
Hill 36 Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace, offering dispersed camping on native dirt road sections suitable for standard vehicles in dry weather.
Hilo Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Hilo Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides peaceful, rustic campsites along a native-material forest road, ideal for those seeking a quiet getaway near Wallace.
Hilo-webfoot Connection Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along the Hilo-webfoot Connection road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace.
Hobo-cedar Grove Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the road leading to the historic Hobo Cedar Grove botanical area. The route passes through dense Idaho Panhandle forests with scenic pull-offs.
Homestead Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Homestead Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road follows the water, offering tranquil campsites suitable for most rigs.
Hoodoo Little North Fork Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Hoodoo Little North Fork Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native material dirt road winds through dense forest terrain, offering secluded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet stay.
Hoyt Mountain Cutoff Dispersed
The Hoyt Mountain Cutoff offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests along a native dirt road. The area is open to standard vehicles, offering access to surrounding pine forests and mountain scenery.
Huckleberry Campground
A well-maintained developed campground situated directly on the banks of the scenic St. Joe River. It offers paved campsites with electric and water hookups, providing a comfortable base for water recreation and wildlife viewing. Paved access and an on-site dump station make it highly convenient for trailers and motorhomes. Though open year-round, potable water is typically turned off during the winter months.
Huckleberry Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Huckleberry Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering primitive spots surrounded by dense pine forest. The route provides access toward Huckleberry Mountain and is suitable for those seeking a rustic, self-contained wilderness stay.
Huckleberry Lookout Road Dispersed
This corridor along Huckleberry Lookout Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, winding through thick pine forest.
Huckleberry Mountain Dispersed
A scenic forest service road climbing Huckleberry Mountain within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Gem Peak. It offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities on a native material road surface.
Huckleberry MTN Dispersed
A rugged corridor along the Huckleberry Mountain route in the scenic Kootenai area. Perfect for self-contained, low-profile rigs looking for standard forest service camping near remote trail systems and high mountain scenery.
Idaho Gulch Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Idaho Gulch within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Osburn. The road consists of a dirt, native-material surface accessible by standard passenger vehicles.
Independence Beaver Road Dispersed
This scenic Forest Service road offers dispersed camping corridors within the pristine Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Pinehurst. It is easily accessed and offers a classic wooded environment.
Indian Dip Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor winding through the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along native-surface roads. It provides a peaceful setting with direct vehicle access to the surrounding wilderness.
Isabella Creek Forest Road
This peaceful forest road corridor winds through the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest along Isabella Creek. It offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil, wooded setting.
Jack's Gulch Road
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Jack's Gulch Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native-surface road is generally suitable for passenger vehicles and offers primitive roadside pullouts surrounded by dense forest scenery.
Kelley Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor along Kelley Creek offers dispersed camping options winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route features a mix of gravel and unpaved sections that remain accessible to most standard vehicles.
Kellogg Urban Stealth Parking
An urban stealth area located in the town of Kellogg. Convenient for quick overnight stays while passing through, though local laws restrict overnight sleeping in vehicles on municipal streets.
Kit Price Campground
Kit Price Campground is situated in a meadow-like setting along the scenic North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Visitors can enjoy active water recreation including fishing, floating, and swimming. The facility features paved spurs, picnic tables, grills, and drinking water, though there are no electric hookups. Tree mitigation efforts are actively conducted by management to address forest health, creating a more open environment.
Lake Elsie Camping Area
Lake Elsie is a scenic backcountry camping destination located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, reached via a rough 12-mile forest road. The area features a handful of rustic sites around the water equipped with fire rings and a vault toilet. It is an excellent spot for non-motorized water recreation, including kayaking and paddleboarding, though high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended to navigate the deep potholes.
Leiberg Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along a native dirt corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Leiberg-Tepee Creek Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Leiberg-Tepee Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The improved dirt road is accessible for most vehicles, offering peaceful forest settings near McDonald Peak.
Lemonade Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Lemonade Road within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route offers roadside pull-offs with easy access for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Lines Creek Parking
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Lines Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area offers peaceful spots along the native material forest road.
Linfor Loop Dispersed Camping
A scenic national forest corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities along Linfor Loop in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road is composed of native dirt and is generally accessible to most vehicles.
Little Bear Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along Little Bear Creek offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace. The dirt and gravel road provides access to primitive camping areas.
Little Bumblebee Road
This dispersed camping corridor along Little Bumblebee Road winds through the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It offers quiet, forested locations accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Little Guard Lookout
A historic, fully furnished two-story fire lookout perched on Little Guard Peak, offering exceptional mountain vistas and direct access to the Shoshone Ridge Trail. The rental accommodates up to four guests, featuring a compact kitchen with a propane stove and refrigerator, though visitors must carry in all water.
Little Haystack Mountain Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Little Haystack Mountain within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet spots on a native-dirt forest road.
Little North Fork Clearwater Campground
This remote, primitive Forest Service campground sits along the scenic Little North Fork Clearwater River, offering quiet, shaded sites deep within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River Road Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping area along the Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River road corridor. Features multiple designated flat meadow campsites with fire rings and vault toilets. Local authorities strictly patrol the area and enforce parking inside designated sites only to prevent resource damage.
Loop Creek Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Loop Creek is situated in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace. It features a dirt road with native material surface that is accessible to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Lower Daveggio Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, providing opportunities for dispersed camping under the pine canopy.
Lower Flat Connection Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Lower Flat Connection road in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route offers roadside spots on a native dirt surface. Note that access is subject to seasonal travel management restrictions.
Lower Johns Creek
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lower Johns Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native-surface road provides accessible wooded pull-offs suitable for a variety of rigs looking for a quiet forest setting.
Magee Ranger's Cabin
A historic two-story log cabin built in 1922, nestled in the scenic Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. Offering comfortable rustic accommodations for up to six people, it provides an ideal basecamp for hiking, horseback riding, and fly fishing along nearby Teepee Creek.
Mammoth Spring Campground
A quiet, primitive Forest Service camping area located along a gravel road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Marble Mountain Road Dispersed
A native-surface forest road corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering scenic dispersed camping sites near Marble Mountain. The route is accessible to standard vehicles and provides a quiet retreat close to local mountain peaks.
Marie Saddle Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Marie Saddle in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area offers rustic, forested pull-offs along a native dirt road, suitable for those seeking a quiet escape during the seasonal summer window.
Marten Creek Bay Recreation Area Road
This forest road provides access to beautiful dispersed camping corridors near Marten Creek and the scenic Kootenai National Forest region.
Marten Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the water, offering shaded sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and a developed boat launch.
Marten Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping opportunities nested along Marten Creek Road on the banks of Marten Creek Bay. The spots feature beautiful waterfront access with ample space, but campers should note that high bee activity is common in the summer season.
Marten Creek Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Marten Creek Road within the Kootenai National Forest. Pullouts offer rustic forest settings alongside the flowing creek.
Maverik Gas Station
Paved parking at a commercial gas station. While signs restrict parking to a 30-minute limit, managers have been known to grant overnight parking permission upon polite request.
McRae Creek Road Dispersed
This remote forest service corridor along McRae Creek Road offers quiet, dispersed camping in the deep pine forests of northern Idaho, located just a short distance from the Cougar Peak Lookout. The road consists of native dirt material and is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Miners Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Miners Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering access to quiet, wooded sites.
Minton Peak Lookout
A rustic 14x14 foot cabin atop a five-foot tower inside Kootenai National Forest. Rebuilt in 2011, this lookout provides views of the Rocky Mountains and is equipped with twin beds, a wood stove, campfire ring, and vault toilet. Guests must bring their own water, cooking supplies, and propane for the stove.
Montgomery - Moon Ridge Road Corridor
This native-material dirt road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is generally accessible to standard vehicles and provides a peaceful wooded setting.
Monument Remote Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Monument Mountain. It offers primitive camping opportunities along a remote native material forest road.
Mullan State Line Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt road winding through the high ridges of the Idaho Panhandle and Lolo National Forests near the Montana-Idaho border.
N Branch Marten Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet mountain corridor winding through the Kootenai National Forest that provides excellent dispersed roadside camping. It is highly accessible for most vehicles looking to escape deeper into the pine forest.
North Fork Coeur d'Alene River Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the scenic North Fork Coeur d'Alene River within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Native-surface pull-offs along the gravel road offer convenient access for various rig sizes.
Northwest Harvey Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Northwest Harvey Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the timbered landscape of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native-surface dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions, providing several quiet, primitive pullouts.
Old County Road N Fk Joe Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Old County Road N Fk Joe in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace. The dirt road offers access to multiple pullouts suitable for various rigs looking to camp in a natural, quiet setting near Arid Peak.
Old Trail Point Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor accessing Old Trail Point and Stevens Peak in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.
Orphan Saddle
A primitive backcountry campsite and trailhead located along Forest Road 301 on the south side of the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. It serves as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain and Delaney Creek Trails, offering quiet primitive camping with direct access to hiking.
Packsaddle Campground
Packsaddle Campground is a small, quiet developed campground situated in the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The site offers a peaceful wooded environment accessible via a standard gravel road.
Pearson Trailhead
Pearson Trailhead provides access to the Route of the Hiawatha trail system within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The site features a dirt and gravel staging area suitable for staging and parking near the trailhead access road.
Pilgrim Creek Road Dispersed
Pilgrim Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within a peaceful forested corridor of the Kootenai National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing a quiet and secluded natural setting.
Pinehurst Trailhead
A paved trailhead parking area for a regional bicycle trail, featuring scenic creek access and a picnic gazebo. Suitable for standard vehicles and small campervans looking for a quiet, overnight asphalt parking spot, though traditional camping is not permitted.
Polaris Peak Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities near Osburn.
Prospector Creek Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping area runs along Prospector Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering quiet roadside pullouts accessible to most vehicles.
Pulaski Trailhead
A paved U.S. Forest Service trailhead parking lot located along Moon Pass Road near Wallace, Idaho. This staging area lies adjacent to Placer Creek and serves as the starting point for the historic Pulaski Tunnel Trail, offering vault toilet facilities in a scenic wooded setting.
Rantenan Forest Road
This forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities deep within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wall Peak. Camping is permitted along designated forest corridors during the summer open season.
Revett Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, leading directly toward the Revett Lake Trailhead. The road features primitive dispersed camping options nested in a quiet, densely wooded mountain environment.
Round House Gulch Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Round House Gulch in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt and gravel road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, offering a rustic forest setting near Wallace.
Roundtop Forest Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Roundtop Road winds through the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet roadside sites near Roundtop Mountain.
Saint Joe National Forest Road 301 Dispersed
This zone includes primitive backcountry campsites tucked along Forest Road 301, bordering the scenic southern boundary of the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The corridor provides a rustic high-country setting with access to trails and pristine mountain features, making it an excellent stop for self-sufficient travelers.
Saint Regis Basin Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running along the St. Regis River near Lookout Pass. The route transitions from an old, unused paved road into a narrow dirt road with several pullouts and wooded streamside spots. It is located close to recreational trails and offers a serene forest setting.
Scott Gulch Dispersed Camping
Located within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Scott Gulch provides rustic dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road corridor suitable for most vehicles.
Service Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along Service Creek Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Shoshone Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Shoshone Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road offers quiet wooded sites accessible to most vehicles during the summer season.
Shoshone Creek Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Shoshone Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It features a native dirt road that is generally accessible to most vehicles and provides quiet sites tucked into the pines.
Shoshone Park Kitchen
A historic forested park located in a scenic valley within the Bitterroot Mountains, featuring a stream and the Captain John Mullan cabin. While primarily a day-use area with reservable picnic and group kitchen shelters, it serves as an excellent recreational hub near Wallace.
Shoshone Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic National Forest Service corridor along Shoshone Ridge offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Silver Mountain Resort Parking Lot
Spacious paved parking lot at Silver Mountain Resort that permits guest RV parking and camping for a nightly fee. A convenient spot for early ski or mountain bike lift access, offering basic seasonal portable toilets and trash disposal.
Silver Summit Road Corridor
This dirt road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Access is seasonal with a native material surface suitable for most passenger vehicles.
Slate Campground Spur
A forested dirt road spur within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace, providing direct access to quiet dispersed camping areas along a compacted soil track.
Slate Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Slate Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road features native dirt surfaces with multiple pullouts suitable for dry-weather camping near the creek.
South Falls Creek Cutoff Dispersed
A remote forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Osburn.
South Fork Falls Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along South Fork Falls Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Pull-offs along the native-material dirt road provide rustic campsites near the water under a dense pine canopy. This area offers a quiet retreat into northern Idaho forest lands with easy access to Taylor Peak and other hiking routes.
South Fork Marten Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed sites nestled along South Fork Marten Creek Road in Kootenai National Forest. The main camping areas are close to Marten Creek, featuring native dirt surfaces and established fire pits under the trees.
South Fork Pilgrim Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a dense pine forest setting of the Kootenai National Forest.
Spion Kop Rock Road Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor near Spion Kop in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering multiple roadside dispersed camping spots. The native dirt road is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles in dry conditions.
Spyglass Ground House
A historic 1930s lookout ground house situated on Spyglass Peak in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, beautifully restored as a public recreation rental cabin. It offers exceptional panoramic views and provides direct access to scenic hiking trails and pristine fishing streams.
Spyglass Peak Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping along Spyglass Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings near Spyglass Peak. The native dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions.
St. Joe District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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Steamboat Flat Creek Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Steamboat Flat Creek within the dense timber of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, located near Kellogg.
Steamboat Flat Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Steamboat Flat Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road offers quiet wooded sites.
Stevens Ridge Road
A scenic forest service corridor ascending along Stevens Ridge in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering remote and quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Stevens Ridge Trail Dispersed Camping
A rugged forest road corridor in Idaho leading up toward Stevens Peak, offering remote dispersed camping on National Forest System lands. The road winds through dense pine forests, providing a high level of seclusion for those looking to camp away from designated sites.
Stocking Meadows Forest Road
A scenic forest corridor nestled in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, providing peaceful dispersed camping options along a native dirt road.
Sunday Gulch Road
Sunday Gulch Road offers dispersed camping along a dirt forest road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Standard vehicles can typically navigate this route to access peaceful, forested roadside sites.
Super Shop Wallace
A paved commercial truck stop in Wallace, Idaho, suitable for a quick overnight rest during travel. The location offers easy highway access and basic amenities, but expect typical parking lot exposure and ambient traffic noise.
Surveyors Lookout
Perched atop a 30-foot tower, this historic lookout offers a unique camping experience in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest with spectacular views of Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1931 and updated in 1964, the lookout is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Telichpah Campground (USFS)
A quiet, scenic Forest Service campground situated along the North Fork of the St. Joe River, featuring heavily wooded sites. It offers excellent proximity to local historic trails and water activities in a cool, deep canyon setting.
Tepee Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping is possible along Tepee Creek within the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The access corridor consists of a native dirt road that remains open to all passenger vehicles.
Tin Can Flat Campground
Tin Can Flat Campground is an official Forest Service campground situated on the banks of the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River. It features 11 camp units, seasonal potable water, and vault toilets, providing convenient access to water sports and trailheads.
Tourist Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Tourist Creek Road offers peaceful, wooded sites within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicles and provides convenient access to nearby hiking trails.
Turner Flat Campground
Turner Flat Campground is a developed National Forest Service facility located along the scenic St. Joe River. Tucked into the towering pines of the Idaho Panhandle, it features paved loop access making it exceptionally easy for all rig types to navigate. Standard developed campsite amenities are available amidst a peaceful river corridor setting.
Twenty Four Mile Creek Road Corridor
A forested corridor situated in the Idaho panhandle along Twenty Four Mile Creek, providing access to dispersed camping and wilderness recreation.
Upper Landing Dispersed
This scenic corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers easily accessible dispersed camping along a well-maintained road. Situated near the historic town of Wallace, the area provides a quiet wooded setting suitable for various vehicle types.
Upper Lick Creek-Outlaw Connection Dispersed
Tranquil dispersed camping options located along the Upper Lick Creek-Outlaw Connection road. This corridor runs through the scenic Idaho Panhandle National Forests and offers reliable access.
Uranus Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Uranus Creek Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering primitive sites surrounded by dense pine forest. Located near Uranus Peak, the area provides basic roadside pullouts suitable for self-contained campers seeking tranquility. Access is via a native dirt road that remains open year-round, though winter access may require specialized vehicles due to snow.
Venus Creek Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Venus Creek within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area provides dirt road access with several streamside pull-outs suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a wilderness setting.
Wallace RV Park
A commercial RV park located directly in Wallace, featuring full hookup sites, a dedicated tent camping area, and rental cabins. The property features a rushing creek running through it and sits adjacent to an excellent local brewery and restaurant. Facilities include modern bathrooms with hot showers.
Walmart Supercenter - Smelterville ID
Paved parking lot of the local Walmart Supercenter. Designated areas on the far side near the ATM and garden center are permitted for overnight stays. Expect standard highway noise from nearby I-90 and occasional truck traffic.
Wawa Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Wawa Creek in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers roadside sites accessible by most vehicles.
Wehr Gulch Road Dispersed
Basic roadside pullouts situated along Wehr Gulch Road next to Canyon Creek, located just half a mile from Interstate 90. These pull-offs offer convenient overnight stops, though the area is a historical mining superfund site and the creek water is highly toxic and should not be used.
West Fork Bluff Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along West Fork Bluff Creek inside the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
West Fork Downey Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along West Fork Downey Creek Road within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It offers quiet, wooded roadside pullouts perfect for self-contained rigs.
West Fork Eagle Creek
This forest corridor along the West Fork Eagle Creek offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The route features a dirt, native-material road suitable for standard vehicles under normal conditions.
West Fork Moon Creek Road Dispersed Area
This scenic corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers opportunities for dispersed camping along West Fork Moon Creek. The dirt road is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and motorhomes under dry conditions.
West Fork Pilgrim Creek Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor along West Fork Pilgrim Creek. Surrounded by thick pine forests, this native-surface road offers peaceful spots suitable for most rigs.
West Fork Steamboat Creek Road Dispersed
West Fork Steamboat Creek Road offers a quiet, forested escape into the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The native material dirt road provides access to several dispersed camping turnouts suitable for most rigs during dry periods. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by pines, though seasonal dates restrict motorized use to late spring through late summer.
West Ninemile Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along West Ninemile Road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The road provides access to quiet, wooded areas perfect for independent camping near Wallace.
White Pine Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along White Pine Creek Road inside Kootenai National Forest near Wallace, Idaho, offering peaceful dispersed camping access.
Windy Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Wallace offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The native-surface road is accessible to standard vehicles and provides access to several natural pull-out campsites, located within driving distance of White Rock.
Yellowdog Connection Dispersed
Yellowdog Connection is a native-surface Forest Service road in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Kellogg. It offers secluded dispersed camping opportunities along the roadway in a quiet pine forest setting.