Little Box Canyon (FR 40042) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Little Box Canyon (FR 40042) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,479 ft
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A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Flatiron.

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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 180 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%.

Red Peak stands 2,269 ft above the site, 2.7 miles south. The nearest town, Victor, is 18 mi off.

September normals 44–69°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?