Clifton Basin (FR 70045) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Clifton Basin (FR 70045) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
6,147 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID. The road serves Buck Peak.

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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Weston Peak stands 2,006 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Preston, is 10 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fivemile (FR 70051) in IDDispersed Camping1.9miLeft Fivemile (FR 71228) in IDDispersed Camping3.3miLower Five Mile (FR 71103) in IDDispersed Camping3.7miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground4.1miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping4.3mi
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?