West Hatchery Ford (FR 20701) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Hatchery Ford (FR 20701) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
6,146 ft
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A 1.5-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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Henrys Fork Snake River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Ashton, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 36–69°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?