Monson Canyon (FR 70843) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Monson Canyon (FR 70843) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,659 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oneida County, ID. The road serves Kents 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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 470 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Elkhorn Mountain stands 3,431 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 9.0 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping10.4miDeep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in IDDispersed Camping10.9miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road11.4miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping13.6miLoop 22 (FR 29057) in IDDispersed Camping13.8mi
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?