FR 31243, Caribou-Targhee in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 31243, Caribou-Targhee in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
6,875 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Midnight Mountain stands 2,453 ft above the site, 5.4 miles south. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 15 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Emigration Flat Ts (FR 31236) in IDDispersed Camping0.1miEmigration Flat Powerline East (FR 31239) in IDDispersed Camping0.2miHells Kitchen Draw (FR 30924) in IDDispersed Camping1.4miCopenhagen Basin (FR 30430) in IDForest Road Road1.6miSnow Hollow West (FR 31244) in IDDispersed Camping2.1mi
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?