Barnes Creek (FR 50188) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Barnes Creek (FR 50188) in ID
Road corridorCaribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
22 mi from Star Valley Ranch
Maps 6,549 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 5.5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 26%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- City Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Caribou Range stands 3,254 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 26–55°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.