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Steamboat Creek

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Other Names

Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Cougar Peak, Black Canyon Saddle, Steamboat Saddle, Riley Saddle, Grassy Mountain, Spyglass Peak, Leiberg Saddle, Stull Saddle, Skull Saddle, Trail 803, 803 Motorized Trail, Laverne Saddle, Bumblebee

Last Known StatusClosed For Season

This part of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest offers over 25+ miles of designated ATV trails plus forest service roads to explore. The main trail follows the side of a mountain and has some gradual elevation changes there are some steep dropoffs, so use caution.

There is a designated staging area with informational kiosk located off Forest Service Road 400 but to access the actual trailhead you will have to do some additional traveling. The western trailhead can be accessed about six miles off Forest Service Road 409. The eastern trailhead can be reached by heading a couple miles south from the staging area and turning right (west) onto Forest Service Road 257.

Please note that the ATV trails are open to machines 50 inches or less in width but there are some old forest service roads that can be used by wider machines. Dispersed camping is permitted but for those looking for a designated campsites try Bumble Bee Campground. Steamboat Creek can be used to tie into the Laverne and Bumble Bee trails. Cabin rentals are just a short distance away which include the historic Magee Ranger Station and Avery Creek Cabin.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesIdaho OHV Registration Sticker
Dates OpenApril 1 - September 7
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoA non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.)
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (50 inches)has entrance gate and narrow terrain
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYouth Onlyrequired for persons under 18 by state law
(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedno trailblazing
Rule Enforcement
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TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail25
Climate TypeForest
Elevation2300 to 4000 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis national forest has some roads.Some
IntersectionsThis trail has some intersections.Some
Rider TrafficThe national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has little beginner terrain.Little
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has some expert terrain.Some

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (SE)H & H Riverstop (208) 682-4317
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (SE)H & H Riverstop (208) 682-4317
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (SW)Bumblebee Campground (208) 664-2318
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (S)Albert's Landing River Resort (208) 682-4179
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (S)Albert's Landing River Resort (208) 682-4179
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (SW)Bumblebee Campground (208) 664-2318
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (SE)H & H Riverstop (208) 682-4317

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityKingston, ID
AddressSteamboat Creek Road, Kingston, ID 83839
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Coeur d'Alene, ID
1) Take I-90 East to Exit 43
2) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 9, continue 5.4 miles
3) Turn left (west) onto Little North Fork Road, continue .3 miles
4) After crossing bridge, turn right (north) onto FS Road 503/Old River Road, continue 6 miles
5) Turn left (north) onto FS Road 400/Steamboat Creek Road, continue 5.2 miles
6) Staging area is on the right (east).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoCoeur d'Alene National Forest - Coeur d'Alene River District
2502 East Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-5899
(208) 664-2318
mailroom_r1_idaho_panhandle@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact InfoIdaho Parks And Recreation
5657 E. Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 334-4197
reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov
idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com
CommentIdaho OHV Sticker Info

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Steamboat Creek Trail Photo

Steamboat Creek Trail

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Steamboat Creek Trail Photo

Steamboat Creek Trail

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Steamboat Creek Trail Photo

Steamboat Creek Trail

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Steamboat Creek Trail Photo

Steamboat Creek Trail

Photo Submitted 10/5/2016 (Thanks!)

Steamboat Creek Trail Photo

Steamboat Creek Trail

Photo Submitted 10/5/2016 (Thanks!)

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