Pole Canyon Gravel Source (FR 30901) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Pole Canyon Gravel Source (FR 30901) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,768 ft
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A 0.1-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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A pond lies 0.9 mi off. Sherman Peak stands 2,911 ft above the site, 7.6 miles north. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 1.7″ 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?