Long Gulch A (FR 40059) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Long Gulch A (FR 40059) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,933 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Red 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 0.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Red Peak stands 1,815 ft above the site, 1.9 miles south. The nearest town, Victor, is 20 mi off.

September normals 42–67°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?