Dry Creek (FR 70049) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Dry Creek (FR 70049) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
6,048 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oneida County, ID. The road serves Oxford Peak.

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 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 630 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%.

Oxford Peak stands 3,213 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Rattlesnake Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 6.8 mi off.

September normals 48–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Deep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in IDDispersed Camping3.3miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground4.5miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping4.5miLittle Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping4.8miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road7.2mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?