Upper Coeur d'Alene Road

Upper Coeur d’Alene Road is a delightful, easy drive down from Johnson Divide Road (FS 1066) to Buckskin Road (FS 1533). The surface varies from a two-lane gravel road to a single-wide two-track, with weeds growing in the center. There are minor potholes, but nothing that would trouble any vehicle with moderate clearance. At the north end, the road gradually descends from the ridge, offering magnificent views of the surrounding forest and mountains. Down lower, the road follows a drainage, and the trees close in, but it is still a delightfully scenic drive along a winding road through the forest.

Dispersed camping is permitted, but options are limited. There is a nice site at the intersection with FS 1066, and there are a couple of nice sites down along the drainage. Unfortunately, there is a lot of moisture along the drainage, and mosquitoes are likely to be a problem.