German Dugway (FR 30408) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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German Dugway (FR 30408) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,875 ft
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A 7.1-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 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 460 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Paris Peak stands 1,670 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Rock Spring lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 15 mi off.

September normals 39–65°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Green Basin (FR 30405) in IDForest Road Road2.6miBoulder Mine (FR 31090) in IDDispersed Camping2.9miParis Canyon (FR 30421) in IDForest Road Road3.1miHollows (FR 30443) in IDForest Road Road3.1miGrandy Hollow (FR 31089) in IDDispersed Camping3.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?