Fivemile (FR 70051) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Fivemile (FR 70051) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
6,593 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID. The road serves Old Baldy 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.

0.8 of the 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%.

Old Baldy Peak stands 1,764 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. The nearest town, Preston, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?