Hudspeth Trail (FR 29040) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Hudspeth Trail (FR 29040) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,664 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oneida County, ID. The road serves Hudspeth Cutoff Historical Marker.

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 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Peterson Spring lies 1.0 mi off. Quaking Asp Mountain stands 1,557 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Malad City, is 29 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old Salyer Road (FR 29036) in IDDispersed Camping1.2miGravel Pit (FR 29043) in IDDispersed Camping1.9miTwin Springs Campground in IDCampground1.9miTwin Springs Dispersed Area (FR 29017) in IDDispersed Camping2.0miQuaking Asp (FR 29028) in IDDispersed Camping2.2mi
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?