Snaky Canyon (FR 10279) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access

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Snaky Canyon (FR 10279) in ID

Road corridorCaribou-Targhee NF, Dubois Ranger District

49 mi from Rexburg

Maps 5,787 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 7.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Gallagher Peak stands 4,016 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles northwest.

Rules

  • reduce displacement of other Forest visitors desiring to utilize a particular area, by reducing the opportunity for one visitor or group of visitors from monopolizing a campsite for long periods of time (in excess of 14 days)
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 37–56°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.