Old Canyon (FR 70042) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Old Canyon (FR 70042) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,946 ft
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A 3.7-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.

2.1 of the 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.1 of the 3.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Kents Peak stands 2,481 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. Old Canyon Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?