Howard Creek (FR 20035) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Howard Creek (FR 20035) in ID
Road corridorCaribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
31 mi from West Yellowstone
Maps 6,691 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi · after camping 14 days in a 30-day period within the 5-mile radius, no returning to camp in that radius within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sheridan Dam.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Known camping along this road at mile 4.6: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- East Fork Sheridan Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Taylor Mountain stands 3,165 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 24–51°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.