4TH Of July Commissary Ridge (FR 40017) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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4TH Of July Commissary Ridge (FR 40017) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
7,223 ft
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An 8.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.9 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Fourth of July Ridge stands 1,152 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Victor, is 28 mi off.

September normals 43–67°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Dry Valley (FR 50290) in IDForest Road Road38.4miTrail Archery Range (FR 50297) in IDDispersed Camping38.9miFR 50240, Caribou-Targhee in IDDispersed Camping38.9miBear Canyon (FR 50104) in IDDispersed Camping39.0miTrail CR Warming Shelter (FR 50163) in IDDispersed Camping39.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades 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?