North Canyon Trailhead (FR 70746) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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North Canyon Trailhead (FR 70746) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
6,030 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bannock County, ID. The road serves Malad Summit.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 1,320 ft from a developed campground.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Dead-ends 0.1 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.

Elkhorn Peak stands 3,061 ft above the site, 3.5 miles west. Precipice Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Deep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in IDDispersed Camping10.9miLittle Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping11.3miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping13.2miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground13.3miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road13.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?