Bear Hollow (FR 30115) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Bear Hollow (FR 30115) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,372 ft
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A 12.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bear Lake County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.6 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 12.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Willow Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 5.0 mi off.

September normals 36–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier 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?