Bear Gulch Pit (FR 20309) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Bear Gulch Pit (FR 20309) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
5,753 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, ID. The road serves Lower Mesa Falls.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Warm River runs 0.5 mi off. Snake River Butte stands 744 ft above the site, 1.8 miles west. The nearest town, Ashton, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton/Island Park 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?