Brockman Creek (FR 40086) — Palisades in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Brockman Creek (FR 40086) — Palisades in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,387 ft
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A 13.8-mile stretch of gravel 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.

7.4 of the 13.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.9 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sawmill Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Flag Knoll stands 1,323 ft above the site, 3.7 miles north. The nearest town, Ammon, is 30 mi off.

September normals 46–70°F, 1.8″ 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?