Dispersed Camping

Caribou National Forest

Caribou National Forest in Idaho offers dispersed camping with varied terrain, including forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Palisades Reservoir and the hiking trails of Teton Valley.

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Location

Caribou National Forest is located in Idaho

Coordinates

43.431223 N
111.4060321 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

39 min from Idaho Falls
1 hr 22 min from Pocatello
2 hrs 43 min from Logan
2 hrs 56 min from Ogden

Jesse G.

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Reviewed Jun. 17, 2025

Large area with 10-15 sites.

It has a nice stream running through the area. Not much shade. There are some very large sites and decently spread out. There are open range cows in this area, and many of them. So there is definitely cow shit and nosey cows.

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