Gravel Flats (FR 40023) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Gravel Flats (FR 40023) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,429 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Calamity 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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Calamity Point stands 1,064 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southeast. Russell Creek runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. The nearest town, Victor, is 19 mi off.

September normals 48–74°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?