Bear Creek Corral (FR 40055) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Bear Creek Corral (FR 40055) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,652 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of graded 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 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Bear Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Big Elk Mountain stands 3,815 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wilson, is 22 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?