FR 50161, Caribou-Targhee in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 50161, Caribou-Targhee in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
6,948 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Caribou County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 2,640 ft from a developed campground.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%.

The nearest town, Soda Springs, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Copenhagen Canyon (FR 30442) in IDDispersed Camping24.9miCopenhagen Basin (FR 30430) in IDForest Road Road25.1miEmigration Flat Ts (FR 31236) in IDDispersed Camping25.4miFR 31243, Caribou-Targhee in IDDispersed Camping25.4miEmigration Flat Powerline East (FR 31239) in IDDispersed Camping25.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs 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?