Big Burns (FR 40210) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Burns (FR 40210) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,172 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Wheaton Mountain. 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 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A gate 0.2 miles in.

Wheaton Mountain stands 1,900 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. A river runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Victor, is 18 mi off.

September normals 40–72°F, 1.4″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?