Rattlesnake (FR 20344) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Rattlesnake (FR 20344) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
6,379 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, ID. The road serves Lookout Butte.

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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ashton, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 35–68°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?