West Camas-Miners Creek (FR 10006) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Camas-Miners Creek (FR 10006) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Dubois Ranger District
6,225 ft
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A 26.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clark County, ID. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Dubois Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 14 days.

5.5 of the 26.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 5.6, 8.2, 10.1 and 12.9 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.3 miles off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Stoddard Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Signal Peak stands 2,293 ft above the site, 5.2 miles east. The nearest town, St. Anthony, is 41 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Dubois Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?