Lower Farnes (FR 40251) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Lower Farnes (FR 40251) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Palisades Ranger District
6,458 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madison County, ID. The road serves Farnes Mountain. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to September 30.

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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Sheep Creek runs 1.1 mi off. East Farnes Mountain stands 822 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. The nearest town, Rexburg, is 17 mi off.

September normals 44–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?