Diamond Creek Bench (FR 51255) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Diamond Creek Bench (FR 51255) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
6,735 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 150 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%.

Draney Peak stands 2,377 ft above the site, 3.3 miles east. Coyote Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Afton, is 15 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Crow Creek (FR 30111) in IDForest Road Road26.5miWhitman Hollow (FR 30152) in IDDispersed Camping27.3miMontpelier Creek Dam Lo* (FR 31027) in IDDispersed Camping27.3miMontpelier CR Dam (FR 30116) in IDDispersed Camping27.5miSouth Elbow (FR 31026) in IDDispersed Camping27.5mi
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?