Phosphate Canyon (FR 40003) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Phosphate Canyon (FR 40003) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,432 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Toliver Dam. 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 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 900 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 39%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Mineral Springs lies 0.4 mi off. Mahogany Ridge stands 1,779 ft above the site, 4.0 miles south. The nearest town, Victor, is 20 mi off.

September normals 42–73°F, 1.6″ 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?