New Canyon (FR 70222) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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New Canyon (FR 70222) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,390 ft
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A 0.6-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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 170 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%.

Oxford Peak stands 3,871 ft above the site, 3.6 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 7.2 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Deep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in IDDispersed Camping4.5miLittle Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping5.8miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground6.2miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping6.3miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road8.2mi
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?