South Elbow (FR 31026) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Elbow (FR 31026) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,445 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 Geneva Summit.

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). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Rearing Pond shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Bald Mountain stands 2,820 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 6.4 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Montpelier CR Dam (FR 30116) in IDDispersed Camping0.0miMontpelier Creek Dam Lo* (FR 31027) in IDDispersed Camping0.2miMontpelier Canyon Fish Access (FR 30851) in IDDispersed Camping0.6miWhitman Hollow (FR 30152) in IDDispersed Camping1.0miCrow Creek (FR 30111) in IDForest Road Road1.0mi
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?