Bally's Hole (FR 40057) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Bally's Hole (FR 40057) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
7,671 ft
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A 7.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Mount Baldy. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 14.

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 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.2 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 44%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.3 miles off. The nearest town, Iona, is 21 mi off.

September normals 41–65°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?