Targhee National Forest manages Wood Road Dispersed Site, a free camping area accessed by rough road conditions that remain passable for camper vans. The site sits near a river with houses visible across the water, though the camping area maintains privacy from neighboring properties. A rock fire ring marks the established camping spot.
One reviewer found shade in what is primarily an open, sunny terrain. The drive back to this location requires extra time compared to more accessible campgrounds near Macks Inn. Sunday afternoon visits have shown low usage levels, making this dispersed site suitable for campers comfortable with rough access roads and basic amenities.
Description
Recreation opportunities abound on the 700,000 acre Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. Fishing, camping, floating, sightseeing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the most popular activities. Big Springs, Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the most visited scenic attractions.
There are 615 miles of roads open to motorized travel and 172 miles of hiking trails on the district.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWood Road Dispersed Site is located in Idaho near Macks Inn
Coordinates
44.30225063935849 N
111.4448180267737 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/20/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Wood Road Dispersed Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 1 hr 44 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 13 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 55 min from Helena, MT
