Caribou-Targhee National Forest

The Forest campgrounds reflect the tremendous variety of Targhee itself. Many are wooded, but types and density of vegetation vary. Some camping areas offer quiet seclusion and are sparsely occupied but have limited or no facilities. On weekends and holidays, travelers planning to use developed campgrounds should be at their campsite by early evening to ensure that they have one. The campgrounds openings will vary from Memorial Day weekend to mid-June. Closing is after Labor Day. Some campgrounds are accessible for dry camping until blocked by snow. Any dry camp has no water or garbage service. Howard Springs and a portion of Warm River are day-use only picnic areas. Fees for camping are determined by the types of services provided in the campground and are regulated each year. Most undeveloped areas within the Forest are open to camping. There is a 16-day camping limit at the majority of campgrounds and dispersed areas, but some campgrounds may have a shorter camping limit or are otherwise posted.

Weather varies with yearly conditions and elevations. If the winter has been mild, campgrounds may be clear by late May. June is usually cool, bringing frequent rains and sometimes snow. July, August, and September are the best weather months for camping. Commercial facilities are also available for camping and recreation. There are KOA and other privately-owned establishments within the Forest. Commercial guide services for horseback riding, backpacking, and river floating are also available. Inquire locally. Portions of the Forest are adjacent to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Reservations can be made by calling National Recreation Reservation System (1-800-280-CAMP). Only a few sites in each campground are reservable. Most sites are first come, first served.

Dubois Ranger District

Steel Creek. 4 units. Tables, toilets, grills, water, steel fire rings, amphitheater. Moderate usage. Wooded. Reservations. Group site, 150 persons.
Stoddard Creek. 16 units. Tables, toilets, grills, water, garbage bins. Wooded. Stream.
Webber. 5 units. Tables, toilets, grills, steel fire rings.

Island Park District

Big Springs. 17 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Light usage. Wooded. Reservation area for group picnics. No fishing, universally accessible trail.
Box Canyon. 19 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Moderate usage. Wooded. On river bank.
Buffalo. 127 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Stone fire rings. Amphitheater. Heavy usage. Wooded. Paved roads, river, universally accessible restrooms, fishing dock.
Buttermilk. 60 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Moderate usage. Wooded. Boat ramp, reservoir.
Flat Rock. 40 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Heavy usage. Wooded. Near Macks Inn.
McCrea Bridge. 25 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Light usage. Wooded. Inlet to Reservoir.
Mill Creek. No sites. Tables, toilet. Moderate usage. Open. Boat ramp.
Upper Coffee Pot. 15 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water, garbage bin. Heavy usage. Open. Rapids two miles downriver.
West End. 19 sites. Tables, toilet, grill, water. Light usage. Open. Boat ramp, reservoir.

Ashton Ranger District

Cave Falls. 23 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water. Moderate usage. Wooded. On river bank, grizzly bear habitat.
Grandview. 5 units. Tables, toilet, grills. Light usage. Wooded. View of Lower Mesa Falls.
Pole Bridge. 20 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water. Moderate usage. Wooded. On stream.
Riverside. 59 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Heavy usage. Wooded. On river, takeout.
Warm River. 15 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bin. Reservations. Heavy usage. Wooded. On river bank.

Dubois Ranger District

Alpine. 16 units. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Heavy usage. Wooded. Spur for large trailers.
Big Elk. 17 units. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Open. Canoeing.
Big Elk Group Area. One unit. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Reservations. Moderate usage. Open. Canoeing.
Calamity. 46 units. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Heavy usage. Wooded. Boat ramp.
Falls Creek. 23 units. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Wooded. Along Snake River.
Falls Creek Group Area. One unit. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Heavy usage. Wooded. Reservations. One mile above campground. 150 people.
McCoy Creek. 19 units. Tables, toilet, grill, water. Light usage. Wooded. Canoeing, boat ramp.
Palisades. Eight units. Tables toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Wooded.
Table Rock. Eight units. Tables toilet, grills, water. Reservations (group area.) Moderate usage. Open.
Blowout. 19 units. Tables, water, grills. Heavy usage. Open. Trailer camping, boat ramp.

Teton Basin Campgrounds

Mike Harris. 12 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Wooded, secluded.
Pine Creek. 11 units. Tables, toilet, grills, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Wooded. Stream.
Teton Canyon. 20 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Heavy usage. Wooded, stream.
Trail Creek. 11 units. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Moderate usage. Wooded. Stream.
Reunion Flat. Two units. Group area. Tables, toilet, grills, water, garbage bins. Reservations. Heavy usage. Open. Stream.