Skyline (FR 40075) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Skyline (FR 40075) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,981 ft
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A 16.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID.

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 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 16.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Ammon, is 21 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.5″ 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?