Lower Gertch Canyon (FR 31028) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Gertch Canyon (FR 31028) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,246 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bear Lake County, ID. The road serves Scout's Monument.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Bald Mountain stands 3,019 ft above the site, 5.3 miles north. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 3.5 mi off.

September normals 37–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?