Steel Canyon (FR 70055) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Steel Canyon (FR 70055) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
6,156 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oneida County, ID. The road serves Sheep Dip Mountain.

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 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%.

Sheep Dip Mountain stands 896 ft above the site, 0.5 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Riverside, is 13 mi off.

September normals 41–71°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?