Muddy Pockets (FR 30801) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Muddy Pockets (FR 30801) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,710 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bear Lake County, ID. The road serves Snowside Point.

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

All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Snowside Point stands 745 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 8.8 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Home Canyon (FR 30149) in IDForest Road Road2.6miCrow Creek (FR 30111) in IDForest Road Road3.0miMontpelier Creek Dam Lo* (FR 31027) in IDDispersed Camping3.7miFox Flat (FR 30227) in IDForest Road Road3.7miMontpelier CR Dam (FR 30116) in IDDispersed Camping3.9mi
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?