Scout Mountain (FR 70001) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

A 9.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Bannock County, ID. The road serves Lead Draw Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to November 15.

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.

1.2 of the 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 9.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 1.7 miles in.

Indian Mountain stands 2,027 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. East Fork Mink Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Pocatello, is 11 mi off.