Copenhagen Basin (FR 30430) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Copenhagen Basin (FR 30430) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
8,124 ft
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A 7.3-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.

5.5 of the 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.2 of the 7.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. A locked gate 5.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Log Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Montpelier, is 14 mi off.

September normals 42–66°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Emigration Flat Powerline East (FR 31239) in IDDispersed Camping1.4miEmigration Flat Ts (FR 31236) in IDDispersed Camping1.5miFR 31243, Caribou-Targhee in IDDispersed Camping1.6miHells Kitchen Draw (FR 30924) in IDDispersed Camping2.6miCopenhagen Canyon (FR 30442) in IDDispersed Camping3.0mi
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?