Vanferhoff (sweeten Pond) (FR 29024) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Vanferhoff (sweeten Pond) (FR 29024) in ID

Caribou-Targhee NF, Westside Ranger District
4,767 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.0-mile stretch of gravel 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 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Sweeten Reservoir shoreline is 1.1 mi off. North Hansel Mountains stands 2,218 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southeast. The nearest town, Malad City, is 21 mi off.

September normals 43–78°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Carter - Reservoir (FR 29061) in IDForest Road Road1.2miThompson Bull Pasture (FR 29089) in IDDispersed Camping1.6miNorth Carter (FR 29013) in IDForest Road Road3.2miWest Reservior Access (FR 29085) in IDDispersed Camping3.7miReservoir Access (FR 29074) in IDDispersed Camping3.7mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?