Deep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Deep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,184 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oneida County, ID.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 1,320 ft from a developed campground.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Deep Creek Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Oxford Peak stands 4,077 ft above the site, 5.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 4.1 mi off.

September normals 45–77°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping1.8miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping2.7miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground2.9miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road4.0miClifton Basin (FR 70045) in IDForest Road Road7.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside 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?