Ephraim Elk Valley (FR 30147) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Ephraim Elk Valley (FR 30147) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,481 ft
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A 13.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Caribou County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

3.3 of the 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 13.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 10.9, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.7 miles in.

Red Mountain stands 1,329 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. A lake lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 14 mi off.

September normals 38–67°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Home Canyon (FR 30149) in IDForest Road Road7.5miFox Flat (FR 30227) in IDForest Road Road7.9miCrow Creek (FR 30111) in IDForest Road Road9.2miMontpelier Creek Dam Lo* (FR 31027) in IDDispersed Camping9.9miWhitman Hollow (FR 30152) in IDDispersed Camping10.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier 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?