Thompson Hole (FR 20363) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Thompson Hole (FR 20363) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
6,057 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, ID. The road serves Sheep 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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 470 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

A river runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Ashton, is 18 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Twin Creek (FR 60069) in IDDispersed Camping27.2miMahogany Creek (FR 60236) in IDDispersed Camping28.5miDry Fork Henderson (FR 60544) in IDDispersed Camping30.5miHenderson Creek (FR 60543) in IDDispersed Camping31.0miSheep CR Gravel Pit (corrals) (FR 40343) in IDDispersed Camping32.1mi
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?