Sawmill Canyon (FR 40259) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sawmill Canyon (FR 40259) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,871 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Windy 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 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%.

Sheep Mountain stands 3,839 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Victor, is 17 mi off.

September normals 42–72°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?