Picnic Spring (FR 71227) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Picnic Spring (FR 71227) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,076 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 250 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Picnic Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Malad Range stands 1,966 ft above the site, 4.2 miles east. The nearest town, Malad City, is 8.7 mi off.

September normals 42–76°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sky Line (FR 70053) in IDForest Road Road1.0miHenderson Cy (FR 70235) in IDDispersed Camping1.5miCherry Creek Rest Area, I-15 Northbound in IDRest Area2.3miBlack Canyon (FR 70240) in IDDispersed Camping5.0miFR 70066, Caribou-Targhee in IDDispersed Camping5.3mi
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?