Little Elk Creek (FR 40268) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Little Elk Creek (FR 40268) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,652 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.5-mile stretch of gravel 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 1.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sheep Creek Peak stands 4,277 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. The Palisades Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Wilson, is 18 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?