South Thompson (FR 30683) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Thompson (FR 30683) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,230 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bear Lake County, ID. The road serves Hawks Peak.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hawks Peak stands 1,844 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. Thompson Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 16 mi off.

September normals 38–67°F, 1.8″ 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?