Olsen Creek (FR 50192) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Olsen Creek (FR 50192) in ID
A 10.6-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.
8.7 of the 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.5 of the 10.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 10.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Midnight Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Grays Range stands 776 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Soda Springs, is 20 mi off.
September normals 36–65°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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