Pole Canyon (FR 30938) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Pole Canyon (FR 30938) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,639 ft
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A 2.2-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 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.7 of the 2.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

A pond lies 0.8 mi off. Sherman Peak stands 3,040 ft above the site, 7.8 miles north. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 11 mi off.

September normals 37–70°F, 1.2″ 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?