Bennet Springs Trail Access (FR 70785) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bennet Springs Trail Access (FR 70785) in ID

Road corridorSawtooth NF, Minidoka Ranger District

18 mi from Burley

Maps 6,649 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Sawtooth National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 7/9–9/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Conner Ridge.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Connor Ridge stands 1,679 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southwest.
  • Pine Creek runs 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • The following act is prohibited within the Minidoka Ranger District: Pursuant to 36 CFR 262.58 (a), camping in any area including a developed recreation site or an undeveloped/dispersed recreation site for more than 14 (fourteen) days in a 28 (twenty-eight) day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–54°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.