Gibson Lakes (FR 30450) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Gibson Lakes (FR 30450) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Montpelier Ranger District
8,477 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, ID. The road serves Wilderness Peak.

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

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3.3 miles in.

Wilderness Peak stands 972 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. Gibson Lakes lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Richmond, is 12 mi off.

September normals 41–63°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Egan Basin (FR 30415) in IDForest Road Road2.7miEgan Basin Guard Station in IDCampground3.2miFranklin Basin (FR 30406) in IDForest Road Road3.7miMaple Canyon (FR 30454) in IDDispersed Camping4.6miSugar Creek (FR 30453) in IDDispersed Camping4.9mi
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?