Big Elk Crk Boat Launch (FR 40467) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Elk Crk Boat Launch (FR 40467) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,650 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Van Point.

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 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Elkhorn Peak stands 4,296 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. The Palisades Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Wilson, is 16 mi off.

September normals 43–72°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?