Franklin Basin (FR 30406) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Franklin Basin (FR 30406) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
7,789 ft
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A 14.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Franklin County, ID. The road serves Hillyard Spring.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

6.7 of the 14.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 14.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Dead-ends 0.4 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Cub Basin Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Wilderness Peak stands 1,660 ft above the site, 3.8 miles south. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Preston, is 13 mi off.

September normals 42–65°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Egan Basin (FR 30415) in IDForest Road Road1.1miWillow Flat Campground in IDCampground3.3miEgan Basin Guard Station in IDCampground3.6miGibson Lakes (FR 30450) in IDForest Road Road3.7miBerquist Spring (FR 31052) in IDDispersed Camping3.9mi
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?