Mill Springs (FR 50309) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Mill Springs (FR 50309) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Soda Springs Ranger District
6,533 ft
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A 0.6-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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%.

Timothy Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Diamond Peak stands 2,159 ft above the site, 5.4 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?