Birch Creek (FR 30407) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Birch Creek (FR 30407) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
5,544 ft
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A 10.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.9 of the 10.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 10.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. A water crossing 7.9 miles in.

Dock Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Bloomington Peak stands 3,754 ft above the site, 6.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Preston, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Redpoint Campground in IDCampground4.0miGreen Basin (FR 30405) in IDForest Road Road4.3miMaple Grove Campground in IDCampground5.0miWorm Creek (FR 30452) in IDDispersed Camping5.2miMiddle Fk Bloomington C* (FR 30426) in IDForest Road Road5.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier 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?