South Hatchery Butte Spur 1A (FR 20736) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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South Hatchery Butte Spur 1A (FR 20736) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
5,971 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, ID. The road serves 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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Henrys Fork Snake River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Ashton, is 11 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Wood Road 1 (FR 20367) in IDForest Road Road3.2miBear Gulch Pit (FR 20309) in IDDispersed Camping3.3miHale Canyon (FR 20349) in IDForest Road Road3.6miBear Gulch Pkg (FR 20088) in IDDispersed Camping3.6miWarm River in IDCampground5.3mi
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?