Horse Creek Ridge (FR 50140) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Horse Creek Ridge (FR 50140) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
6,846 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.3-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.

1.9 of the 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.9 of the 2.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 580 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.7 miles off. Draney Peak stands 2,266 ft above the site, 4.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Grover, is 8.3 mi off.

September normals 34–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Boulevard (FR 30834) in IDForest Road Road26.3miRed Mountain (FR 30826) in IDDispersed Camping26.4miMuddy Pockets (FR 30801) in IDForest Road Road27.9miFisher Hollow (FR 30787) in IDForest Road Road28.3miHome Canyon (FR 30149) in IDForest Road Road28.9mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?