Wells Canyon (FR 30146) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Wells Canyon (FR 30146) in ID

Road corridorCaribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District

17 mi from Afton

Maps 6,702 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 2.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 4.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 48%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Snowdrift Mountain stands 2,655 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
  • A reservoir lies 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–55°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.