St Charles Dry Canyon (FR 30410) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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St Charles Dry Canyon (FR 30410) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,384 ft
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An 8.0-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 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Paris Peak stands 2,161 ft above the site, 5.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 17 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 1.9″ 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?