Green Basin (FR 30405) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Green Basin (FR 30405) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,972 ft
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A 25.6-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.

19 of the 25.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 19 of the 25.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 25.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 17.4 miles in.

Midnight Mountain stands 1,356 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 17 mi off.

September normals 43–65°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
German Dugway (FR 30408) in IDForest Road Road2.6miMill Hollow (FR 30444) in IDForest Road Road4.0miMiddle Fk Bloomington C* (FR 30426) in IDForest Road Road4.3miBirch Creek (FR 30407) in IDForest Road Road4.3miStrawberry Spring Flat (FR 31242) in IDDispersed Camping5.0mi
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?