Hale Canyon (FR 20349) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hale Canyon (FR 20349) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
5,922 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, ID. The road serves Cherry Dam.

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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. The nearest town, Ashton, is 7.0 mi off.

September normals 3769°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?