FR 70066, Caribou-Targhee in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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FR 70066, Caribou-Targhee in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,338 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID.

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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Malad Range stands 1,704 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Preston, is 11 mi off.

September normals 43–76°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon (FR 70240) in IDDispersed Camping2.0miLower Five Mile (FR 71103) in IDDispersed Camping4.4miLeft Fivemile (FR 71228) in IDDispersed Camping4.8miPicnic Spring (FR 71227) in IDDispersed Camping5.3miSky Line (FR 70053) in IDForest Road Road5.3mi
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?