Hinkley CR (FR 40213) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hinkley CR (FR 40213) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,544 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madison County, ID. The road serves Farnes Mountain.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Hinckley Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Farnes Mountain stands 853 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Rexburg, is 18 mi off.

September normals 45–69°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bates Canyon (FR 40182) in IDDispersed Camping19.6miGibson Creek (FR 40056) in IDDispersed Camping19.7miJune Creek (FR 40376) in IDForest Road Road20.1miSkyline (FR 40075) in IDForest Road Road21.4miLong Gulch A (FR 40059) in IDDispersed Camping22.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades 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?