Black Canyon (FR 70240) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Black Canyon (FR 70240) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,607 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID. The road serves Dirty Head.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 1,320 ft from a developed campground.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Malad Range stands 1,435 ft above the site, 2.3 miles north. The nearest town, Preston, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside 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?