Peterson Creek (FR 40177) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Peterson Creek (FR 40177) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,337 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Dalton Hill. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 14.

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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Peterson Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Point Lookout stands 1,118 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Ammon, is 21 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.6″ 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?