Dry Canyon
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Dry Canyon is a National Forest campground near Weston, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Dry Canyon sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,314 ft
42.0578, -112.1428 in Oneida. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Dry Canyon?
No. Dry Canyon is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Dry Canyon?
Camping at Dry Canyon is free.
Is there drinking water at Dry Canyon?
No. Dry Canyon has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Dry Canyon?
Dry Canyon is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Dry Canyon
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Dry Canyon, in a straight line: Crystal Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Weston and campgrounds in Oneida.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01