Egan Basin (FR 30415) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Egan Basin (FR 30415) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,875 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.9-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.

7.2 of the 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.2 of the 9.9 miles in are dirt. Water crossings 2.6, 4.7 and 6.1 miles in.

Wilderness Peak stands 1,574 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Preston, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–64°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Franklin Basin (FR 30406) in IDForest Road Road1.1miGibson Lakes (FR 30450) in IDForest Road Road2.7miEgan Basin Guard Station in IDCampground2.7miSt Charles (FR 30412) in IDForest Road Road4.4miBeaver Green Canyon (FR 30411) in IDForest Road Road4.4mi
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?