Dispersed Camping
No dispersed camping coordinates are listed for this route.
Allowed Vehicles
Highlights
Getting There
Safety & Regulations
- Always check current conditions before heading out. Weather can change rapidly in Idaho backcountry.
- OHV registration required for all off-highway vehicles in Idaho.
- Stay on designated routes. Respect wilderness boundaries and private property.
- Carry extra fuel, water, and supplies. Cell service is often unavailable.
About Relay Ridge
If you want a trail with a view, this is the one! Shortly after starting Relay Ridge, you're treated to a beautiful view of the lower valley, but the best is absolutely yet to come. The trail steadily climbs up Packsaddle Basin headed for Ryan Peak with 2 or 3 noticeable campsites, but it's not a camping goldmine like other trails in the area. The real treat is the last mile and a half, where the ...
What stands out
- Scenic
- Forest
- Camping
When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.
Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.
Upper Snake context
The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.
Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.
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