Mill Canyon (FR 50878) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Mill Canyon (FR 50878) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
6,589 ft
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A 1.8-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 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 330 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Timothy Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Diamond Peak stands 2,103 ft above the site, 5.6 miles east. The nearest town, Soda Springs, is 18 mi off.

September normals 35–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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