North Fork Ranger District
The North Fork Ranger District in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest (Idaho) has 985.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 507.5 miles of roads and 478.2 miles of trails across 1,151 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 882.9 mi · Motorcycle 963 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 1 and close Nov 30. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 985.7
- Roads
- 507.5 mi
- Trails
- 478.2 mi
- Year-round miles
- 862.7 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 118.4 mi
507.5 mi of roads · 478.2 mi of trails, across 1,151 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 882.9 | 1,069 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 963 | 1,129 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 489.7 | 321 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 489.9 | 143 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 489.7 | 138 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 489.7 | 138 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 489.7 | 138 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 489.7 | 319 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 489.7 | 319 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 1 | 346 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 1 | 346 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 1 | 346 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 506.4 | 168 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 517.4 | 180 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 506.4 | 168 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 506.4 | 168 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 506.4 | 168 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 985.7 motorized miles here, about 862.7 miles are open year-round and 118.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/01 to 11/30 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
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Named routes
Show the 121 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| AQUARIUS CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BEAVER - NORTH FORK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIRCH RIDGE POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUGLE FLATS CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUNGALOW CCC | ✓ | ✓ |
| BURRO CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CANYON WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAYUSE LANDING FIELD | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR BREAKS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDARS CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| COLD SPRINGS WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| COMET CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COOL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK PARKING | ✓ | ✓ |
| COTTONWOOD TRAILHEAD | ✓ | ✓ |
| COUGAR CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEAD MULE TRAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADWOOD INDEPENDENCE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEADWOOD RIDGE CONN | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION FACE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION PT 14 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION PT 15 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION PT 25 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| DECEPTION SADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST SHIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| FISHER | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLAT CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLY HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| FLY HILL PEAK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOOSE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HEADWATERS | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIDDEN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIDDEN CREEK CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOOK LODGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOOK LODGE C | ✓ | ✓ |
| HORNET POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDEPENDENCE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDIAN HENRY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISABELLA CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISABELLA CREEK CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| JUNE SADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| KELLY CREEK BARN | ✓ | ✓ |
| KELLY FORKS CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| KELLY FORKS WORK CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAKE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAUNDRY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAUNDRY CREEK NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEN CONNECTION | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEN CONNECTION A | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEN FACE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE CHARLIE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER LEN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER SWANSON | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER SWANSON A | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER SWANSON B | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER SWANSON C | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER SWANSON D | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE RIDGE A | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE SHIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOOSE PIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| MOSCOW BAR CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUSH ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUSH SADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NO NAME RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NOE CREEK CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD CEDARS | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSIER DRAINAGE 14 | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSIER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSIER RIDGE LOOKOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| PETE OTT CREEK CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| PIERCE SUPERIOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| POT MOUNTAIN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| POT MTN FINGER RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| RUBY CREEK CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCOFIELD - SOURDOUGH | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP CENTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MOUNTAIN SADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHEEP MTN ROCK PIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHIN POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHIN SALVAGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SHIN SALVAGE A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKULL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKULL CREEK B | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMITH RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SNEAK RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUSIE CREEK FACE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH MOSCOW BAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH MOSCOW POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH SKULL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRING HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| SURVEYORS RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAN A | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWAN B | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWANSON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWANSON SADDLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TEEPEE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TEPEE CREEK EAST #4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOBOGGAN HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOBOGGAN RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUMBLE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUMBLE CREEK B | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUMBLE CREEK J | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUMBLE HILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| TUMBLE LODGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER CHARLIE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER COOL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER COOL SPRINGS A | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER ROCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER SOURDOUGH | ✓ | ✓ |
| WASHINGTON CR CAMP GRD | ✓ | ✓ |
| WASHINGTON RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEITAS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSIER DRAINAGE 2 | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochsa/Powell Ranger District | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, ID | 1,559.7 | 39 km |
| St. Joe Ranger District | Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID | 1,785.9 | 56 km |
| Superior Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 1,071.6 | 62 km |
| Moose Creek Ranger District | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, ID | 16.2 | 69 km |
| Ninemile Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 644.6 | 71 km |
| Palouse Ranger District | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, ID | 673.5 | 88 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the North Fork Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 882.9 miles across 1,069 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the North Fork Ranger District?
- 985.7 miles total — 507.5 miles of roads and 478.2 miles of trails, across 1,151 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 862.7 miles are open year-round and 118.4 miles are seasonal (typically open May 1 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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