Sky Line (FR 70053) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Sky Line (FR 70053) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
5,495 ft
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A 16.0-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.

13.2 of the 16 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.4 of the 16 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 16 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. West Cherry Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Red Knoll stands 1,312 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Malad City, is 7.8 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Picnic Spring (FR 71227) in IDDispersed Camping1.0miHenderson Cy (FR 70235) in IDDispersed Camping1.0miCherry Creek Rest Area, I-15 Northbound in IDRest Area1.5miFR 70066, Caribou-Targhee in IDDispersed Camping5.3miBlack Canyon (FR 70240) in IDDispersed Camping5.4mi
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?