Midnight - Sheep (FR 51287) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Midnight - Sheep (FR 51287) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
7,227 ft
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A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Caribou County, ID. The road serves Henry Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to September 30.

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 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Midnight Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Henry Peak stands 1,069 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. The nearest town, Soda Springs, is 19 mi off.

September normals 37–66°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?