Secret Canyon (FR 70048) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Secret Canyon (FR 70048) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,538 ft
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A 1.4-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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Kents Peak stands 2,889 ft above the site, 3.9 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Malad City, is 5.4 mi off.

September normals 39–74°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little Valley (FR 70233) in IDDispersed Camping6.4miDeep Creek Reservoir (FR 71040) in IDDispersed Camping6.8miTwo Mile Canyon (trail Hollow) (FR 70052) in IDForest Road Road7.8miThird Creek (FR 70231) in IDDispersed Camping9.5miThird Creek Group Site in IDCampground9.7mi
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?