Butler Canyon (FR 40231) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Butler Canyon (FR 40231) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,264 ft
Maps
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A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Windy Peak.

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 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%.

Sheep Mountain stands 3,446 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Victor, is 16 mi off.

September normals 40–70°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?