South Fork Snake (FR 40206) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Fork Snake (FR 40206) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
5,162 ft
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A 7.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Bonneville County, ID. The road serves Rattlesnake Point. 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 7.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A river runs 0.1 mi off. Lookout Mountain stands 1,552 ft above the site, 2.1 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Rigby, is 18 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
4TH Of July Commissary Ridge (FR 40017) in IDForest Road Road24.4miSawmill Creek (FR 40151) in IDDispersed Camping25.8miBrockman Creek (FR 40086) — Palisades in IDForest Road Road26.5miBrockman Creek (FR 40086) — Soda Springs in IDForest Road Road26.5miBear Creek Corral (FR 40055) in IDDispersed Camping28.2mi
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?