Forest Road 553

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Forest Road 553 in Idaho offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of the Targhee National Forest and the recreational opportunities at Henry's Lake.

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Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Upper Coffee Pot

20 min away

Pole Bridge Campground

35 min away

Drive Time

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54 min from Idaho Falls, ID
1 hr 37 min from Pocatello, ID
3 hrs 8 min from Bozeman, MT
3 hrs 48 min from Helena, MT

Location

Forest Road 553 is located in Idaho

Coordinates

44.193467028597 N
111.44656767992932 W

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Connectivity

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Some Coverage
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Some Coverage

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Connectivity

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T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 11/19/25
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 3 users
Last on 11/19/25
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Fires

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.