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United States

Department of

Agriculture

Forest

Service

Intermountain

Region

Ogden, Utah

THE NATIONAL FORESTS

America’s

Great

Outdoors 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 4

Camping and Picnicking on the

National Forests of

Southern Idaho & Western Wyoming

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I Pledge to TREAD LIGHTLY on 

public and private lands by:

T raveling only where motorized 

vehicles are permitted and never 

blazing my own trail. R especting the rights of hikers, 

skiers, campers, and others to 

enjoy their activities undisturbed. E ducating myself by obtaining travel 

maps and regulations from public 

agencies, complying with signs and 

barriers, and asking owners’ permission to cross private property. A voiding streams, lakeshores, meadows, muddy roads and trails, steep 

hillsides, wildlife, and livestock. D riving responsibly to protect the 

environment and preserve opportunities to enjoy my vehicle on wild 

lands.

TREAD LIGHTLY!

This Land is Your Land

This guide is provided as an 

introduction to the the camping 

and picnicking opportunities in the 

National Forests of the Intermountain Region. More detailed information can be obtained from each 

National Forest offi ce listed. Two 

key documents that you may wish 

to request are the “National Forest 

Visitor Map” and the “Travel Map” 

for the Forest you are interested in.

The Intermountain Region 

of the Forest Service encompasses 

National Forests in Utah, Nevada, 

southern Idaho, western Wyoming, 

and parts of Colorado and California. This Region boasts rugged 

mountains, fertile valleys, rivers, deserts, varied wildlife, campgrounds, 

wildernesses, adventure, solitude, 

and scenery enough to saturate your 

aesthetic cravings.

A National Forest is more than 

trees and camping, hiking, fi shing, 

and hunting. You can enjoy the 

magnifi cence of the mountains; the 

serenity of the wilderness; the thrill 

of skiing and kayaking; the miracles 

of spring fl owers, baby animals, and 

majestic big game; the sound of 

birds; a camping trip; and the fun of 

a summer picnic in your National 

Forest–the Land of Many Uses.

So, leave your stress behind 

and spend time with nature. In a 

few hours from any place in the 

Intermountain Region you can pull 

into a National Forest campground. 

Pitch your tent and spend a great 

get-away weekend fi shing for the 

big ones or dabbling a hook in the 

stream, swimming, canoeing, and 

cooking over a campfi re.

You want to go farther from 

civilization? Space for backpacking 

is almost limitless. Please consult 

Forest Service maps and handouts 

for information on where to go and 

how to get there.

Feeling adverturesome? White 

water river running, big game hunting, winter camp outs and sports, 

mountain climbing, and horseback 

riding are challenges to be explored 

in your multiple-use National 

Forests.

For those who prefer a less 

robust trip, how about a scenic drive, 

photography excursion, bird watching, or a picnic? All these experiences–and more–await you.

Woodcutting, a popular family 

outing in the Intermountain Region, 

starts early in the summer and continues through the fall. Contact your 

local Ranger District for information 

and a woodcutting permit.

These suggestions only scratch 

the surface. When you play in a 

National Forest, let your imagination 

lead you to exciting (and safe) adventures in the out-of-doors.

Roads take you and bring you 

back from far-fl ung corners of your 

National Forests. Every road serves 

many users. Some roads invite you 

to enter the Forest while others, 

closed after timber hauling, mineral 

extraction, or other uses, ask you not 

to intrude. Often times these roads 

are closed to provide privacy and 

protection for animals. In the springtime, wild mothers prefer to give 

birth to their young away from the 

prying eyes of humans. Sometimes, 

the fl owers and grasses need to grow 

untrampled by visitors. Closed roads 

invite you to explore on foot rather 

than in your vehicle. 

As stewards of the National 

Forests, heed the “closed-road” 

signs, but follow and enjoy the 

open roads as they beckon you to 

outdoor adventures. Remember, 

Tread Lightly, protect the earth, and 

have fun!

Each generation becomes the 

custodian rather than the absolute 

owner of National Forest resources, 

and each generation has the obligation to pass this inheritance on 

intact. You and the Forest Service are 

partners in seeing that the National 

Forests fulfi ll and magnify the intent 

of their creation. Your partnership 

decrees the right to enjoy, but not 

destroy, any facet of the National 

Forest.

Forest Supervisors, District 

Rangers, their staffs, and volunteers, 

live and work in the National Forests. 

They will answer your questions, 

serve your needs when you visit a 

National Forest, and dedicate themselves to protecting these lands–your 

lands. So, as part owner in this public 

resource, you are challenged to protect and use wisely all facets of your 

National Forests.

 AMERICAN FALLS ARCO BLACKFOOT BOISE BONNERS FERRY BUHL BURLEY BUTTE,MONTANA CALDWELL

CHEYENNE, WY

COEUR D’ALENE

GOODING

GRANGEVILLE

HAILEY

IDAHO FALLS

JEROME

LEWISTON

McCALL

MALAD CITY

MONTPELIER

MOSCOW

NAMPA

OROFINO

PAYETTE

POCATELLO

PORTLAND, OR

PRESTON

RENO, NEVADA

REXBURG

RUPERT

SALMON

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

SANDPOINT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SPOKANE, WA

SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM

TWIN FALLS

WALLACE

WEISER

IDAHO

ARCO 102

BLACKFOOT 45 59

BOISE 210 189 248

BONNERS FERRY 582 489 539 465

BUHL 109 126 153 119 584

BURLEY 53 144 97 163 628 56

BUTTE, MT 278 235 234 425 330 360 331

CALDWELL 235 214 273 25 471 149 188 448

CHEYENNE, WY 531 587 529 741 980 636 585 650 765

COEUR D’ALENE 535 446 492 389 79 507 552 285 394 935

GOODING 116 100 158 102 567 42 69 335 127 647 491

GRANGEVILLE 408 388 446 198 267 317 361 290 204 939 191 300

HAILEY 151 76 135 141 545 85 100 312 162 663 493 60 344

IDAHO FALLS 72 67 28 257 512 180 124 208 282 520 465 167 450 144

JEROME 95 101 139 112 577 30 48 336 141 626 501 22 310 61 169

LEWISTON 480 460 518 270 196 389 433 335 276 985 119 372 72 412 496 382

McCALL 317 297 355 107 358 226 270 381 123 848 282 210 91 247 364 219 163

MALAD CITY 83 138 80 292 618 170 135 313 317 501 571 182 490 222 107 177 562 383

MONTPELIER 114 169 111 323 649 217 166 344 348 408 602 240 521 256 138 208 593 441 94

MOSCOW 513 493 551 303 162 422 466 359 309 1009 86 405 105 444 529 415 34 196 595 626

NAMPA 226 205 264 20 480 140 179 440 9 757 403 118 211 157 273 128 283 120 308 339 316

OROFINO 464 443 502 254 237 372 416 294 259 944 160 356 56 395 454 366 42 147 546 577 75 266

PAYETTE 268 248 306 58 437 177 221 460 34 797 365 160 170 200 315 171 242 104 350 381 275 42 226

POCATELLO 25 81 24 234 561 133 77 257 259 507 514 140 432 158 51 119 504 341 58 89 537 250 488 292

PORTLAND, OR 638 618 677 430 461 546 588 654 404 1168 384 531 426 572 680 544 353 490 709 750 386 412 374 376 662

PRESTON 93 148 91 302 628 201 146 324 327 454 581 208 500 225 118 188 573 409 37 46 605 318 540 361 68 732

RENO, NV 542 563 585 425 862 459 491 798 408 946 785 489 599 524 611 468 670 525 608 654 700 405 654 429 566 588 624

REXBURG 99 87 55 276 507 207 151 203 301 511 460 180 445 163 27 188 491 383 134 165 524 292 449 335 77 705 144 639

RUPERT 50 146 94 165 630 63 8 327 189 581 553 71 363 106 121 50 435 272 132 163 468 180 418 223 74 594 142 497 148

SALMON 231 138 187 252 351 264 282 146 277 667 304 238 289 186 161 240 335 359 267 298 368 268 293 310 210 592 277 702 156 284

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 167 241 184 336 729 238 177 413 362 428 687 249 533 283 210 220 606 450 100 150 639 354 597 391 161 770 106 518 236 175 379

SANDPOINT 556 463 512 434 33 551 596 303 438 953 46 535 234 513 486 547 163 325 591 622 129 445 213 405 535 428 602 830 481 598 324 689

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 765 786 808 648 972 682 714 1002 631 1169 897 712 822 747 834 691 861 748 831 877 891 628 878 652 789 641 847 223 862 720 925 741 940

SPOKANE, WA 572 475 528 379 109 502 533 314 386 964 33 486 182 521 502 495 109 276 599 630 84 393 151 354 504 340 614 784 497 544 330 700 72 868

SUN VALLEY & KETCHUM 163 88 147 153 528 97 116 324 174 676 481 72 352 12 156 74 424 259 234 268 457 169 407 212 170 580 237 535 175 118 176 296 501 759 511

TWIN FALLS 93 110 137 128 594 16 40 346 153 620 517 35 327 70 164 14 399 236 175 206 432 144 366 187 117 556 185 453 191 47 248 222 562 676 507 82

WALLACE 487 394 443 413 127 519 537 238 418 886 49 493 215 447 417 495 158 306 522 553 127 425 175 385 465 434 532 813 412 539 255 622 94 946 83 432 503

WEISER 282 261 320 72 424 191 235 446 47 810 347 174 157 212 329 184 229 90 364 395 262 56 212 14 306 400 374 442 348 237 324 412 391 665 342 225 200 371

W. YELLOWSTONE, MT 181 169 147 358 481 289 233 148 383 500 433 262 436 245 109 270 481 465 216 247 514 374 444 417 159 784 226 720 82 230 238 315 450 943 464 257 273 385 430
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Use the 

National 

Recreation 

Reservation 

Service 

(NRRS) for 

some Forest 

Service 

Recreation 

Sites

Selected camp sites throughout the Intermountain and other 

Forest Service Regions are available for reservation. Campground 

reservations may be made by 

phone at 1-877-444-6777 or 

TDD 1-877-833-6777, or on 

line at www.reserveusa.com.

Over the phone, operators 

will either take your reservation 

for a specifi c site or help you fi nd 

a site to your liking. A user fee 

and service charge can be made 

via major credit card or check.

Contact the Forest Service 

or NRRS for more information 

and to learn which facilities are 

included in this service.

Become a National

Forest Volunteer

Wildfi res:

We Can’t Stop Them 

Without Your Help

Carelessness – Wildland 

“Enemy #1.” Each year, the 

number of wildfi res increase. Why? 

Because forest users–well meaning 

people–haven’t been careful when 

fi re danger is high. You can be a 

part of the fi re prevention team by 

knowing a few facts, and following 

a few simple rules:

● Don’t throw burning 

objects–like cigarettes or matches–

from any vehicle.

● Parking over dry grass may 

cause a fi re. Hot exhaust pipes, 

catalytic converters, and muffl ers 

are as dangerous as a match.

● When you camp or walk 

through wildland areas, follow fi re 

safety rules. Above all, never leave 

any fi re until it is completely out.

● Learn the facts about fi res: 

how they start, what conditions 

favor them. 

● Don’t start any fi re when the 

fi re danger is high.

On a hot, dry day, two seconds of 

carelessness could destroy trees, 

brush, animals, homes, and lives. IT 

COULD HAPPEN TO YOU . . . 

STOP AND THINK!

Thanks,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

prohibits discrimination in all its programs and 

activities on the basis of race, color, national 

origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political 

beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family 

status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all 

programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 

alternative means for communication of program 

information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) 

should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at 

(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, 

Director, Offi ce of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, 

Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, 

SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 

720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal 

opportunity provider and employer.

The Forest Service is looking 

for volunteers and has opportunities for almost everyone – retirees, 

professionals, housewives, students, 

and young people, as well as service 

clubs and organizations. If you like 

people and care about our country’s 

natural resources, the Forest Service 

needs your time and talents.

Some volunteers work fulltime for several months, while 

others donate a few hours a day each 

week, or contribute a “one time” 

service. Students may volunteer to 

earn college credits through a college-approved Intern program.

The Forest Service and the 

volunteer negotiate an agreement 

stating what responsibilities and 

benefi ts have been agreed upon. All 

volunteers are covered by the Federal 

Tort Claims Act and the Federal 

Worker’s Compensation Act.

If you are interested in 

becoming a Forest Service volunteer, please contact a local Forest 

Service offi ce. You may also access 

our volunteer directory on our web 

site at: www.fs.fed.us/r4/volunteer/

index.html.

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CASPER 353 194 112

CHEYENNE 436 372 290 178

CODY 247 61 182 214 393

DOUGLAS 403 244 162 50 129 264

DUBOIS 155 196 256 198 346 203 248

EVANSTON 120 343 403 326 357 364 375 276

GILLETTE 481 190 70 136 242 250 113 325 461

GLENROCK 378 218 136 24 158 239 30 223 350 143

GREEN RIVER 165 272 332 240 271 293 290 205 86 376 265

GREYBULL 300 8 128 201 380 53 251 204 351 198 226 280

GUERNSEY 464 305 223 111 98 325 62 309 393 175 91 307 312

JACKSON 69 238 341 284 432 177 334 86 190 411 308 190 231 395

KEMMERER 96 293 353 288 343 314 337 225 50 423 312 72 301 378 160

LANDER 230 143 202 145 272 163 195 75 201 272 169 130 150 256 160 150

LARAMIE 387 339 260 148 49 359 136 297 308 249 165 222 347 104 383 294 222

LOVELL 294 40 135 233 412 46 283 236 384 203 258 313 33 345 223 360 183 379

LUSK 457 298 216 104 140 318 55 302 430 157 84 344 307 49 388 392 249 166 338

MIDWEST 398 198 78 47 225 259 97 242 372 89 71 287 206 158 328 334 189 195 213 151

MOORCROFT 509 219 98 164 269 276 140 354 488 28 170 404 226 178 440 450 301 276 232 129 117

MORAN JCT. 100 208 311 254 402 147 304 55 220 381 278 220 200 365 30 190 130 353 193 358 298 409

NEWCASTLE 522 267 146 170 220 326 135 366 495 76 163 410 274 130 451 457 312 246 280 81 123 48 421

PINEDALE 120 278 338 273 355 254 323 163 155 408 297 113 286 384 77 105 136 307 300 377 320 436 107 442

POWELL 271 62 157 239 417 24 288 227 388 226 263 317 55 350 202 338 187 384 22 343 235 254 171 302 279

RAWLINS 288 241 229 117 149 262 167 200 208 253 142 123 248 184 284 194 125 100 281 221 164 280 255 287 207 286

RIVERTON 233 118 178 120 270 139 170 78 226 247 145 155 126 231 164 175 25 221 158 224 164 275 134 288 160 163 123

ROCK SPRINGS 179 259 319 225 256 280 275 192 100 361 250 14 267 292 177 86 117 207 300 329 272 388 207 395 100 304 108 142

SARATOGA 330 282 259 148 127 302 198 240 250 283 173 165 289 182 326 236 165 79 322 244 195 311 296 317 249 326 42 164 150

SHERIDAN 394 103 35 147 325 147 196 290 438 103 171 367 95 257 324 388 237 294 101 250 113 131 294 180 373 123 263 212 354 294

SHOSHONI 255 96 156 98 276 116 148 100 248 225 122 177 103 209 186 197 47 243 136 202 142 254 156 265 183 130 145 22 164 186 190

SUNDANCE 543 252 132 197 265 311 174 387 522 61 203 437 260 174 473 484 334 290 266 125 150 34 443 47 469 288 314 309 422 344 165 287

THERMOPOLIS 288 63 123 130 309 84 180 133 280 193 155 209 71 242 218 230 79 276 104 235 175 221 188 270 215 108 178 55 196 218 158 32 255

TORRINGTON 497 338 256 144 84 358 94 342 425 208 124 340 347 33 428 411 289 132 378 57 191 185 398 137 417 382 217 264 325 209 290 242 181 274

WHEATLAND 445 303 221 109 70 323 60 307 365 173 89 279 312 29 393 351 254 77 343 78 156 200 363 158 364 348 157 229 265 155 255 207 202 240 61

WORLAND 321 30 90 164 342 91 213 166 313 160 188 242 38 275 251 263 112 309 71 268 168 188 221 237 248 93 211 88 229 251 125 65 222 33 307 273

YELLOWSTONE 127 113 234 267 429 52 316 83 247 301 291 247 105 378 57 217 157 380 98 370 312 330 27 379 134 76 282 161 234 324 199 169 364 136 410 376 143
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Welcome to the

Boise

National Forest

The Forest

The Boise National Forest 

includes about 2,612,000 acres 

of National Forest System Lands 

located north and east of the city of 

Boise, Idaho. Intermingled with the 

Forest are 348,000 acres owned or 

administered by private citizens or 

corporations, the State of Idaho, and 

other Federal agencies.

Most of the land supports an 

evergreen forest that includes pure 

or mixed stands of ponderosa pine, 

Douglas-fir, Engelmann spruce, 

lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir. 

Brush-grass or grasses are found in 

the non-timbered areas. The Forest 

contains large areas of summer range 

for big game species, such as mule 

deer and Rocky Mountain elk. Trout 

are native to most streams and lakes, 

while ocean-going salmon and steelhead inhabit the many tributaries of 

the Salmon River.

Most of the land lies within 

the Idaho Batholith – a large and 

erosive geologic formation. Through 

uplift, faulting, and subsequent 

dissection by stream cutting action, 

a mountainous landscape has 

developed. Elevations range from 

2,600 to 9,800 feet. The major river 

systems represented are the Boise 

and Payette Rivers, and the South 

and Middle Fork drainages of the 

Salmon River. The average annual 

precipitation ranges from 15 inches 

at lower elevations to 70 inches at 

higher elevations.

Recreation 

Opportunities

There are many year-round 

recreation opportunities. Visitors 

will find over 70 campgrounds and 

picnic areas providing a variety of 

recreation experiences. Several of the 

campgrounds provide access for the 

physically challenged.

For those who want solitude, 

the Frank Church-River of No 

Return Wilderness has lots of it, as 

do other undeveloped areas throughout the Forest. In addition, portions 

of the Sawtooth Wilderness, the 

Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 

and the Middle Fork of the Salmon 

River, a part of the National Wild 

and Scenic Rivers System, are easily 

accessed from a number of Boise 

National Forest campgrounds and 

trailheads. These rugged areas are 

famous for their spectacular scenery.

There are many opportunities 

for general or dispersed recreation. 

Big game hunting and trout fishing 

are popular. Over 7,600 miles of 

streams and more than 250 lakes 

and reservoirs offer excellent water 

sports activities including rafting, 

kayaking, sailing, and water skiing.

Visitors can hike, ride 

horseback, or motorbike on over 

850 miles of trails. Three trails 

have been established as National 

Recreation Trails: William H. Pogue 

(motorized/non-motorized travel), 

Whoop-Um-Up (cross-country 

skiing), and Hull’s Gulch (nonmotorized travel).

Snowmobiling, cross-country 

skiing, alpine and nordic skiing, and 

ice fishing are popular in winter. 

Many of the snow trails are regularly 

groomed.

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BOISE

NATIONAL FOREST

IDAHO

Scale

LEGEND

Interstate Highway

U.S. Highway

State Highway

Forest Route

Special Area

Forest Supervisor's

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

Winter Sports Area

Vacation Cabin

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Boise National Forest

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North Fork Payette River

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Boise National Forest, please 

contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Boise National Forest

1249 So. Vinnell Way, Suite 200

Boise ID 83709

(208) 373-4100

Mountain Home Ranger District

2180 American Legion Blvd.

Mountain Home ID 83647

(208) 587-7961

Idaho City Ranger District

Highway 21, Milepost 38.3

PO Box 129

Idaho City ID 83631

(208) 392-6681

Lucky Peak Nursery

15169 East Highway 21

Boise ID 83716

(208) 343-1977

Lowman Ranger District

7359 Highway 21

Lowman ID 83637

(208) 259-3361

Cascade Ranger District

540 North Main Street

PO Box 696

Cascade ID 83611

(208) 382-7400

Emmett Ranger District

1805 Highway 16, Room 5

Emmett ID 83617

(208) 365-7000

Boise National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

BOISE NATIONAL FOREST

 1 YELLOW PINE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 14 1,2,10,12,26,27 A3

 1 GOLDEN GATE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 9 1,2,26,27 A3

 2 ICE HOLE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 10 1,2,26,27 B3

 3 SO. FORK SALMON RIVER 5200 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U B * 11 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 C1

 4 PICNIC POINT 5300 May-Oct F,A,H,T A B * 8 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1

 4 SHORELINE 5300 May-Oct F,J,B,T,U K B B * 32 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1

 4 SHORELINE BOAT RAMP 5300 May-Oct C,H B 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1

 4 WARM LAKE 5300 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A B 12 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1

 5 RAINBOW POINT 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U A B * 12 1,3,5,8,10,26,27 D3

 5 AMANITA 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U A B * 10 1,3,5,8,10,26,27 D3

 6 FRENCH CREEK 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U B B * 21 1,2,3,5,8,26,27 D4

 7 ANTELOPE 4800 May-Sep F,J,T,U A A * 20 1,2,3,5,19,27 E1

 7 SAGEHEN CREEK 4800 May-Sep F,J,C,T,U A A * 15 1,2,3,5,19,27 E1

 8 RIVERSIDE 5300 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U A 9 1,2,3,27 E3

 9 COZY COVE 5300 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U A 9 1,2,3,27 F3

 10 BULL TROUT LAKE 6900 Jul-Sep F,B,J,T,U F F,B,K,T,U B B * 36 1,2,4,17,26,27 F2

 11 CANYON 3800 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 7 1,2,13,26,27 F1

 11 SWINGING BRIDGE 3700 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U A A 11 1,2,13,26,27 F1

 12 PARK CREEK 4200 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A,K,T,U A A 26 1,2,27 F1

 12 PINE FLATS 4400 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 27 1,2,7,23,26,27 F1

 12 KIRKHAM 4000 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 16 1,2,7,19,23,26,27 F1

 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 3900 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 14 1,2,7,10,11,12,26 F1

 13 HELENDE 4100 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B 10 1,2,7,26,27 F4

 13 LOWMAN NATURE 4100 Yr Rnd B B 2 1,4,8 F4

 14 WHOOP-UM-UP ❄ 5400 Dec-Mar F,A,H,T,U A 17,27 (cross country, snowmobile) G3

 14 BONNEVILLE CAMPGROUND 4700 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A B B * 22 1,2,23,26,27 G3

 15 BANNER RIDGE ❄ 6000 Dec-Mar A * 17,27 (cross country) H4

 16 VACATION CABINS Varies F,A,K K A A 1,2,7,8,17,26 

 17 BAD BEAR 5200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 8 1,2,13,27 H4

 17 TEN MILE 5000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 14 1,2,13,27 H4

 18 GRANITE CREEK ❄ 4100 Yr Rnd A * 17,27 (snowmobile) E2

 19 GRAYBACK GULCH 4000 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U H A A 12 10,12,27 F2

 20 SHAFER BUTTE 7000 Jul-Sep B,F,C,T,J J,B, J,F,C,K B B 6 19,24,26,27 F1

 21 BOGUS BASIN ❄ 7000 Nov-Apr C C 11,12,24,26,17 F1

 22 RIVERSIDE 5600 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 7 1,2,10,12,27 F4

 22 POWER PLANT 5800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 25 1,2,10,12,21,27 F4

 23 BIG ROARING RIVER 8200 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T A A 12 1,2,4,26,27 G3

 23 BIG TRINITY 7900 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T A A 17 1,2,4,17,26,27 G3

 24 PINE 4300 May-Oct F,A,H,U A 8 1,3,5,10,12,28 H4

 24 DEER CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,U A * 30 1,3,5,10,11,12,28 H4

 24 CURLEW CREEK 4300 May-Oct F,A,H,U A A 25 1,3,5,10,12,28 H4

 25 FALL CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,F,T,U A * 20 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,28 H3

 25 EVANS CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,T,U A 12 1,3,28 H3

 25 ELK CREEK 4300 May-Oct A A 10 1,3,5,28 H3

 26 DOG CREEK 4400 May-Sep A,F,J,T,U A A 12 1,2,27 G4

 26 ELKS FLAT 4400 May-Sep C,F,J,T,U K A A 35 1,2,7,8,28 G4

 27 HOT SPRINGS 3200 Apr-Oct C,F,J,T,U K C C * 11 1,2,7,24,26,27 H4

 27 LITTLE CAMAS 5000 May-Oct A,H,U A 16 1,3,5,28 H4

 28 DEADWOOD 3700 May-Sep A,F H,F B B 6 1,2,7,17,26,27 E3

 29 PENN BASIN 6900 Jun-Oct A,H A 6 2,21,26,27 C3

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Experience the

BridgerTeton

National Forest

The Forest

The 3,400,000-acre BridgerTeton National Forest is the second 

largest National Forest in the United 

States outside Alaska. It lies in western Wyoming, adjoining Yellowstone 

and Grand Teton National Parks 

and within the Greater Yellowstone 

Ecosystem, the largest remaining 

area of undeveloped land in the 48 

conterminous United States. It is 

noted for its unusual scenery and 

natural features, large and diverse 

wildlife populations, and habitat for 

threatened and endangered species.

The Forest contains headwaters 

of four major river basins: the Yellowstone (Missouri/Mississippi Basin); 

Snake (Columbia); Green (Colorado 

Basin); and Bear River (Great Basin). 

Seven major mountain ranges 

are found within Forest boundaries. 

These mountain ranges are part of 

the northern Rocky Mountains and 

include part of the striking Teton 

Range and Wind River Mountains. 

The Forest borders Jackson Hole, 

famous in the history of early explorers and fur traders, and winter home 

of the well-known Jackson elk herd.

Recreation 

Opportunities

For its two million annual 

visitors, the Forest offers an excellent 

variety of all-season recreation from 

remote wilderness to developed 

resorts and ski areas. There are over 

800 miles of winter sports trails, 

some of which are groomed for 

snowmobiling and cross-country 

skiing, and 2,600 miles of trail that 

provide summer and fall access 

to the backcountry. In addition 

to three wildernesses the Forest 

offers large areas of undeveloped 

backcountry.

Fishing and big game hunting 

opportunities are among the fi nest 

found in any National Forest. River 

recreation is another popular use of 

the Forest, particularly in the Grand 

Canyon of the Snake River. Over 

300 outfi tters provide services such 

as guided hunting and fi shing, river 

rafting, mountaineering, hiking 

and horseback riding, cross-country 

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NATIONAL FOREST

WYOMING

Scale

LEGEND

U.S. Highway

Forest Route

Trail

Special Area

Forest Supervisor's

Headquarters

Jackson, Wyoming

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

Winter Sports Area

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Bridger-Teton National Forest

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NATIONAL PARK

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

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SHOSHONE NF

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Jackson

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Cokeville

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To Geneva

To Kemmerer

To Swan Valley ID

To West Thumb Junction

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skiing, snowmobiling, and helicopter skiing.

Several other natural features 

are of special interest. The Gros 

Ventre Slide Geological Area, north 

of Jackson, is the site of a massive 

landslide in 1925 which created the 

Lower Slide Lake. Periodic Spring, 

east of Afton, is an impressive 

cold-water geyser. The Wind River 

Mountains, with large glacial lakes 

tucked into the moraines left by 

glaciers, provide an outstanding 

example of Pleistocene glaciations.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, 

please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Bridger-Teton National Forest

Forest Service Building

340 North Cache

Jackson WY 83001

(307) 739-5500

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

HP = Host present

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Corrals

Kemmerer Ranger District

308 Highway 189 North

PO Box 31

Kemmerer WY 83101

(307) 877-4415

Big Piney Ranger District

315 South Front Street

PO Box 218

Big Piney WY 83113

(307) 276-3375

Greys River Ranger District

125 Washington Street

PO Box 339

Afton WY 83110

(307) 885-3166

Teton Division

Jackson District Offi ce

25 Rosencrans Lane

PO Box 1689

Jackson WY 83001

(307) 739-5400

Teton Division

Blackrock Ranger Station

Highway 26/287

PO Box 278

Moran WY 83013

(307) 543-2386

Pinedale Ranger District

29 East Fremont Lake Road

PO Box 220

Pinedale WY 82941

(307) 367-4326

Bridger-Teton National Forest website: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf

Season

Of

Use

1 PACIFIC CREEK 6600 6/15-Dec F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A B HP 8 2,17,21,27,28,29 B2

 2 HATCHET 6880 5/25-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,B,H A B 9 10,12,26,27 B2

 3 TURPIN MEADOWS 6900 5/25-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,A,H A A HP 18 2,11,17,21,27,29 B3

 4 ATHERTON CREEK 7200 5/25-9/30 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H A B HP 20 1,3,5,23,27,28 C2

 5 VISITOR CENTER D2

 6 CABIN CREEK 5800 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A HP 10 1,2,7,26,27 D1

 8 STATION CREEK 5900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 16 1,2,7,16,27 E1

 9 EAST TABLE 5900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 18 1,2,5,7,16,27 E1

 10 GRANITE CREEK 6900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 52 2,8,17,21,22,27 E1

 11 HOBACK 6600 5/25-9/30 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 14 1,2,16,24,26,27 D2

 12 WHISKEY GROVE 7800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 9 1,2,26,27 D3

 13 GREEN RIVER LAKES 8000 Jun-Oct F,C,J,T,U C,H C C HP 27 1,2,3,5,8,17,21,24,26,27 D4

 14 LYNX CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 14 1,2,26,28 (no water) E1

 15 MURPHY CREEK 6300 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 10 1,2,26,27 E1

 16 MOOSE FLAT 6400 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 10 1,2,26,27 E2

 17 FOREST PARK 7000 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 12 1,2,26,27 F2

 18 SWIFT CREEK 6300 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 12 1,2,4,23,27 F1

 19 COTTONWOOD 7000 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H C,K C C 20 1,3,8,17,27 G1

 20 SACAJAWEA 8200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 24 1,2,27 G2

 21 ALLRED FLAT 7000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B,K B B • 32 1,2,24,27 G1

 22 HAMS FORK 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,17,27 H2

 23 NARROWS 7800 Jun-Oct F,A,J,T,U A,H A A 19 1,3,5,8,17,21,27 E3

 24 TRAILS END 9100 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A • 8 17,21,26,27 E4

 25 FREMONT LAKE 7600 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U C,H C,K C C 56 1,3,5,8,24,27 E4

 26 HALF MOON LAKE 7600 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 18 1,3,5,8,27 (no water) E4

 27 BRIDGE 5700 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 5 1,2,26,27 (no water) E1

 28 BOX CREEK 7100 6/10-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B 6 17,21,26,27,29 B3

 29 ANGLES 7200 6/10-Dec F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A 4 17,21,26,27,29 B3

 30 SHEFFIELD CREEK 7800 6/25-Nov F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 5 17,21,26,27,29 A2

 31 REDHILLS 7500 6/10-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 5 1,2,19,26,27 C2

 32 CRYSTAL CREEK 7600 6/10-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 6 1,2,26,27 C3

 33 CURTIS CANYON 6900 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A HP 12 16,19,23,27 D2

 34 KOZY 6500 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 7 1,2,7,23,27 E2

 35 ELBOW 5700 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A 9 1,2,7,16,27 D1

 36 STATION CREEK GROUP 5900 5/25-9/7 F,A,K,T,U F,B,K B B 2 1,2,7,16,27 E1

 37 LITTLE COTTONWOOD GROUP 6000 5/25-9/7 F,A,K,T,U F,B,K A A 1 1,2,7,16,27 E1

 38 MIDDLE PINEY LAKE 8500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H C 5 1,2,4,5,17,27 G2

 39 WEST TABLE BOAT LAUNCH 1,2,4,5,7,24,27,28 E1

 40 HOBBLE CREEK 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A HP 18 1,2,17,27 G1

 41 BIG SPRINGS 7500 Jun-Oct A,H 1 1,2,27 H1

Name Camping Group Special Features

Recreation Site Information

BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST

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Elevation in Feet

Picnicking

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ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

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Explore the

CaribouTarghee

National Forest

The Caribou 

Portion

Created in 1907 by President 

Theodore Roosevelt, the Forest 

now covers more than one million 

acres in southeast Idaho. The Forest, 

named for Caribou Mountain, is 

home to elk, deer, and moose – but 

not caribou. 

In 1870, a colorful gold miner 

nicknamed “Carriboo Jack” and 

his partners discovered gold on Mt. 

Pisgah. Jessie Fairchild, aka “Carriboo Jack,” was famous in local 

mining towns for his tall tales of the 

Canadian caribou country. Soon, 

Mt. Pisgah was known as “Caribou 

Mountain.” The Mountain’s 20-year 

gold rush produced 50 million dollars in placer gold. Abandoned relics 

of this era can still be found near 

Caribou Mountain.

Several north-south mountain ranges of the Overthrust Belt 

characterize the Forest. Visitors will 

encounter both conifer and sagebrush-covered slopes. The Curlew 

National Grasslands near Malad are 

also administered by the Forest and 

are known for their upland game 

birds.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Caribou National Forest 

offers an ample variety of outdoor 

activities such as camping, hiking, 

back packing, fi shing, snowmobiling, and horseback and trail bike 

riding. More than a half-million 

visitor days are spent in recreation 

in the Forest each year. Developed 

campgrounds provide a diversity of 

scenic atmospheres and facilities, 

with most sites located in wooded 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, 

please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Idaho Falls Headquarters

1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho Falls ID 83401

(208) 557-5760

Soda Springs Ranger District

410 East Hooper Avenue

Soda Springs ID 83276

(208) 547-4356

Westside Ranger District

Malad Office

195 South 300 East

PO Box 146

Malad ID 83252

(208) 766-5900

Westside Ranger District

Pocatello Office

4350 Cliffs Drive

Pocatello ID 83204

(208) 236-7500

Montpelier Ranger District

322 North 4th Street

Montpelier ID 83254

(208) 847-0375

Caribou-Targhee National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/c-t

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modification of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modified.

B = Limited modification - At least one unit has 

been modified, but modification may not be 

sufficient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confined to a wheelchair.

C = Significant modification - At least one unit 

has been modified to allow use by most individuals who are confined to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

V = Dispersed Camping Adjacent

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Groomed snowmobile trail

30 = Groomed cross-country ski trail

31 = Warming hut

areas and accessible by good roads. 

Camping fees are based on the facilities provided in the campground.

Fishing and hunting are also 

popular activities on the Caribou. 

Approximately 250 miles of streams 

and 8,100 acres of lakes and reservoirs are within the Forest boundary. 

Game fish species include rainbow 

trout, eastern brook trout, brown 

trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill, and 

bass. Some of the best big game 

hunting in the West is found in the 

Forest. Game species include moose, 

elk, mule deer, bear, several grouse 

species, ducks, and geese. Hunting 

and fishing permits are available 

from the Idaho Department of Fish 

and Game.

With a ski area on the west 

side of Mt. Bonneville and several 

snowmobiling and cross-country 

ski trails on the Forest, winter 

recreation is a growing activity in 

southeastern Idaho. Over 300 miles 

of winter trails are groomed by the 

Idaho Department of Parks and 

Recreation.

There are approximately 1,200 

miles of hiking and back packing 

trails in the Forest. Many trails 

are well maintained and marked. 

Some roads and trails are closed to 

motorized vehicles to protect soils, 

watersheds, and important wildlife 

habitat.

Some sites of special interest 

are:

• The Wright’s Creek National 

Recreation Trail (14) runs north and 

south for 12 miles in the Elkhorn 

Mountain Range. This trail is open 

to all uses and activities. Indian Mill 

Trail leads to the top of Elkhorn 

Peak.

• The Lander Cutoff Trail 

(23) is the first government-built 

wagon road in the West. Used by 

wagon trains in the late 1800’s, the 

Lander Cutoff took settlers from 

the Oregon Trail to California and 

is today on the National Register of 

Historic Places.

• Trail Canyon (25) is a great 

all-season play area with trails, 

picnicking area, and a large warming 

hut.

• The Highline National 

Recreation Trail (39) is 55 miles 

long and runs north and south in 

the gorgeous Bear River Mountain 

Range.

• Minnetonka Cave (37) 

located in St. Charles Canyon, is 

home to unique stalagmite and 

stalactite formations, a variety of 

bat species, and very friendly tour 

guides.

• Cherry Springs Nature Area 

(5) in Mink Creek Canyon offers 

a fully accessible nature trail and 

picnic area, just right for the avid 

bird watcher.

• Scout Mountain Campground (10) features improved 

campsites, the Justice Park day-use 

picnic area, a group area, and the 

beautiful Scout Mountain Nature 

Trail (9).

 1 YURT SYSTEM 8000 Dec-Apr F,A,K,T F,A,K,T A 4 17,27,31 A3

 2 PEBBLE CREEK SKI AREA 6900 Dec-Apr 11,12,27,28 A3

 3 BIG SPRINGS CAMPGROUIND 6300 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,H,F F,C,K,T,U C C 32 1,2,16,17,19,26,27,28 A3

 4 BOUNDARY TRAIL 6500 Jun-Oct 16,17,19,27,28 B3

 5 CHERRY SPRINGS NATURE AREA 5000 Mar-Nov C,H C,H • 1,2,16,17,19,24,26,27,28 A2

 6 ELKHORN/WEST FORK MINK 6900 Jun-Sep 16,17,27,28 A2

 7 MINK CREEK NORDIC SKI/HIKING 6900 Dec-Apr 17,30 B2

 9 SCOUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 6900 Jun-Sep 17 B2

 10 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 6900 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,B,H C,T,K,U C C 41 16,17,19,24,26,27 B2

 11 SCOUT MOUNTAIN PICNIC AREA 6900 Jun-Sep C,H H A A 12 17,19,27 B2

 12 TWIN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 4500 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A A 5 18,26,28 E1

 13 CURLEW CAMPGROUND 4700 Apr-Nov F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C,F,K,T,U C C 32 1,3,5,7,8,24,26,28 E1

 14 WRIGHTS CREEK NAT’L REC TRAIL 6100 Jun-Oct 16,17,23,27,28 D3

 15 SUMMIT CAMPGROUND 6100 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C,K,T,U C C • 13 1,2,17,23,24,27,28 D3

 16 CHERRY CREEK CAMPGROUND 4800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A 5 2,16,17,26,27 D3

 17 THIRD CREEK CAMPGROUND 4600 Jun-Sep F,C,K,T,U C C 1 1,2,3,16,17,27,28,31 E3

 18 DRY CANYON CAMPGROUND 5000 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A 3 16,17,26,27 F3

 19 CARIBOU CITY 7000 Jul-Sep 26,27 C6

 20 TIN CUP CAMPGROUND 5800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 5 1,2,26,27 D6

 21 PINE BAR CAMPGROUND 6300 Jun-Sep B,H,T,U B,H C 5 1,2,17,27 D6

 22 GRAVEL CREEK CAMPGROUND 6500 Jun-Sep C,H,T,U B,K C 9 1,2,24,27 D5

 23 LANDER CUT-OFF TRAIL 6500 Jun-Sep 16,17,18,20,27,28 E6

 24 MILL CANYON CAMPGROUND 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 10 2,27 E5

 25 TRAIL CANYON RECREATION AREA 6900 Year Rnd U B,H C 1,17,24,29,31 F5

 27 DIAMOND CREEK CAMPGROUND 6900 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 6 2,27 F6

 28 SUMMIT VIEW CAMPGROUND 7500 Jun-Sep A,J,T,U A,J A,K A A 24 17,26,27 G6

 29 MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND 6100 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A,H A 16 1,2,28 H6

 29 MONTPELIER CANYON PICNIC AREA 6100 May-Oct A,H F,A,H A 4 1,2,28 H6

 30 MONTPELIER RESERVOIR 6000 Year Rnd 1,2,4,5,28 H6

 31 8-MILE CANYON 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T A,H A 7 1,2,16,27 G4

 32 EMIGRATION SUMMIT CAMPGROUND 7500 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,H A,K A 28 17,26,27 H5

 33 PARIS ICE CAVES 6500 Jun-Sep 14 H5

 34 PARIS SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep A,J,T,U A,K A,K A A 12 1,2,16,19,26,27 I5

 35 WILLOW FLAT CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,F A,K B B 57 1,2,17,19,27 I4

 36 ST CHARLES CANYON CAMPGRD. 6500 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,K B B 5 1,2,16,17,23,27 I5

 37 MINNETONKA CAVE 7700 Jun-Sep • 14, Minnetonka Cave has guided tours, fee site I5

 38 ALBERT MOSER CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,F A,K B B 9 1,2,16,17,19,27 I4

 39 HIGHLINE NATIONAL REC. TRAIL Jun-Sep A,T 16,17,27,28 I5

 40 BEAVER CREEK CAMPGROUND 8000 Jul-Sep A,H,T A,H A 5 1,2,16,17,26,27 I5

 41 BLOOMINGTON CANYON YURT 7200 Dec-Mar F,A,K F,A,K A 1 27,29 I5

 42 CARIBOU WARMING HUT Dec-Apr A 27,28,29 C5

 43 DIAMOND CREEK WARMING HUT Dec-Apr A 28 F6

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Recreation Site Information

CARIBOU PORTION

Map Location
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Discover the

CaribouTarghee

National Forest

The Targhee 

Portion

The Targhee is a National 

Forest of contrasts! Its 1.8 million 

acres encompass semi-desert, sagebrush-dotted, arid land; timbered 

highlands and peaks over 10,000 

feet; and streams, lakes, waterfalls, 

rivers, and wilderness areas. The 

Forest is located in southeastern 

Idaho, with a small portion in 

southwestern Wyoming. It borders 

Yellowstone and Grand Teton 

National Parks on the east, with 

its northern boundary along the 

Continental Divide.

Average summer daytime high 

temperatures are 70-80 degrees 

Fahrenheit, with evenings often 

20-30 degrees cooler. Winter can 

be quite cold, sometimes dipping to 

-40 degrees Fahrenheit, particularly 

at the higher elevations. Snowfall 

can occur even during summer 

months. Visitors may need clothing 

appropriate for snow, rain, cold, or 

heat, especially for trips into mountainous areas.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Forest’s varied landscape 

offers wonderful scenic beauty all 

year long. Diverse settings allow 

unlimited year-round recreation, 

whether you prefer more developed 

facilities such as campgrounds, ski 

resorts, and boat docks, or hiking, 

camping, and horseback riding in 

the open spaces of the back country.

Most campgrounds are 

adjacent to rivers or reservoirs. 

Camping fees are based on the facilities provided in the campground. 

Most undeveloped areas within the 

Forest are open to camping. The 

number of days you can spend in 

campgrounds and open forest areas 

is limited. Concessionaires manage 

many campgrounds under a special 

use agreement with the Forest 

Service.

Boating and water-skiing 

occur mainly on the Island Park and 

Palisades Reservoirs. Rafting, kayaking, and canoeing are popular sports 

on short stretches of the Snake 

River near Swan Valley and on the 

Henry’s Fork. Dams, large falls, and 

irrigation canals present hazards 

along several stretches of streams 

and rivers. The Big Springs Water 

Trail, the fi rst National Recreation 

Water Trail established by the Forest 

Service, is on the Targhee. This 

water trail offers a fi ve-mile fl oat on 

calm water where many species of 

wildlife can be seen.

Hunting and fi shing are popular activities which a require State 

license. Game species are moose, 

elk, antelope, mule deer, mountain 

goat, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, 

black bear, small animals, and game 

birds. The Island Park area is worldrenowned for its excellent stream 

and lake fl y-fi shing opportunities. 

Game fi sh are rainbow, eastern 

brook, brown and cutthroat trout, 

kokanee, salmon and whitefi sh. 

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NATIONAL FOREST

IDAHO & WYOMING

Scale

LEGEND

State Line

Interstate Highway

U.S. Highway

State Highway

Forest Route

Special Area

Forest Supervisor's

Forest Headquarters

Idaho Falls, Idaho

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

Winter Sports Area

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Alpine Junction

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Jackson

Victor

Driggs

Tetonia

Ashton

St. Anthony

Rexburg

West

Yellowstone

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BEAVERHEAD

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SALMON

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CHALLIS NF

CARIBOU NF

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WINEGAR HOLE

WILDERNESS

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TETON

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PARK

YELLOWSTONE

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IDAHO

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To Salmon

To Butte MT

To Bozeman MT

To Jackson

To West Yellowstone

To Pinedale

To Afton

To Pocatello

To Dubois

To Idaho Falls

To Arco

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Other areas of the Forest provide 

more solitude and similar successes.

The Targhee National Forest 

offers abundant back country to 

experience. In addition to the more 

common activities previously listed, 

there are photography, rock climbing, 

rock collecting, bird watching, berry 

picking, gold panning, and mushroom collecting. Some activities may 

require a permit.

Over 1,200 miles of trails exist 

on the Targhee, with over 40 trail 

heads serving the trail system. Not 

all trails are maintained every year. 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, 

please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISIOR

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Idaho Falls Headquarters

1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho Falls ID 83401

(208) 557-5760

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

499 North 2400 East

St. Anthony ID 83445

(208) 624-3151

Dubois Ranger District

225 West Main

PO Box 46

Dubois ID 83423

(208) 374-5422

Ashton/Island Park Ranger District

30 South Highway 20-191

PO Box 858

Ashton ID 83420

(208) 652-7442

Palisades Ranger District

3659 East Ririe Highway

Idaho Falls ID 83401

(208) 523-1412

Teton Basin Ranger District

515 South Main

PO Box 777

Driggs ID 83422

(208) 354-2312

Caribou-Targhee

National Forest web site:

www.fs.fed.us/r4/c-t

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

Location

Elevation in Feet

Picnicking

Drinking Water

ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

Number of Units

Map Location

 1 WEBBER CREEK 7000 Jul-Aug A,H,T,U A B 4 1,2,16,17,27 C1

 2 FRITZ CREEK 7200 17,27 C1

 3 STODDARD CREEK 6200 Jun-Sep C,H,F,T,U C F,K,T,U,C C C 24 17,27 C3

 4 STEEL CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep C,J,T,U C F,C,T,U,K C C 1 1,2,27 C3

 5 HOWARD SPRINGS 7000 Jun-Sep A,H A C 27 B5

 6 FLAT ROCK 6400 Jun-Sep F,B,T,U,J C C 40 1,2,7,10,11,12,27 B5

 6a UPPER COFFEE POT 6300 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U C C 15 1,2,17,27 B5

 7 BIG SPRINGS WATER TRAIL 6400 May-Sep B 1,2,7,17,19,27 B6

 8 BIG SPRINGS 6400 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 17 2,17,19,23,24,27 B6

 9 McCREA BRIDGE 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,T,U,J C C 25 1,2,3,5,7,8,27 C5

 9a MILL CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U C 1,3,5,27 C5

 10b BUTTERMILK 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,C,J,T,U C C 54 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5

 10a ISLAND PARK RAMP 6300 Jan-Dec A 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5

 10 BOX CANYON 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U C C 18 1,2,27 C5

 11 BUFFALO 6200 Jun-Oct F,C,T,U,J F,C,J,U,T C C 127 1,2,7,10,11,12,24,27 C5

 12 WEST END 6200 Jun-Oct A A 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5

 13 RIVERSIDE 6200 Jun-Sep A C 57 1,2,7,24,27 C5

 14 POLE BRIDGE 6300 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A 20 1,2,27 C6

 15 GRANDVIEW 6200 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C C 11 16,22,23,26,27 D5

 16 WARM RIVER 5200 Jun-Oct C,F,H,T,U.J C,H,J K,F C C 15 1,2,7,16,17,26,27 D6

 17 CAVE FALLS 6200 Jun-Sep F,H,A,T,U A,H A,H A A 16 1,2,17,22,27 D6

 18 COYOTE MEADOWS 6500 Jun-Sep A 16,17,21,27 D6

 19 GRAND TARGHEE SKI AREA 8000 Yr-round 11,12 E6

 20 TETON CANYON 7200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U,J C C 20 1,2,16,17,21,27 E7

 21 KELLY CANYON SKI AREA 5900 Dec-Mar F4

 22 TABLE ROCK 5800 Jun-Aug F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 9 16,27 F5

 23 PINE CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U C 9 16,26,27 F6

 24 MIKE HARRIS 6200 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U A C 12 1,2,16,17,26,27 F6

 25 TRAIL CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep F,H,A,T,U C C 11 1,2,16,26,27 F6

 25a MOOSE CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep 1,2,16,17,21,27 F6

 26 COAL CREEK 7200 Jun-Sep B 1,2,16,17,21,27 F6

 27 RAINEY CREEK 5700 Jun-Sep C 1,2,16,17,27 G6

 28 FALLS 5400 Jun-Sep F,H,C,T,U F,T,U,J A B 24 1,2,22,27 G5

 29 PALISADES 5600 Jun-Sep F,H,C,T,U C C 8 1,2,16,17,27 G6

 30 CALAMITY 5800 Jun-Sep F,H,B,T,U H,B B C 42 1,3,5,7,8,27 G6

 31 BEAR CREEK 5800 Jun-Oct 1,2,3,16,17 G6

 32 BIG ELK CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U B,H F,K,T,U A C 21 1,2,3,5,16,17,27,28 G6

 33 BLOWOUT RAMP & CAMPGROUND 5800 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B C 10 1,3,5,8,26,27,28 G6

 34 ALPINE 5800 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,J,T,U B C 22 1,3,26,27 H6

 35 McCOY CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A C 19 1,3,5,27 H6

 36 GRAND CANYON 5800 Jun-Oct 1,3,5,28 H6

 37 CHARCOAL KILNS 7400 Jun-Sep B,H A B B 18,28 F1

 38 BOX CANYON DAM 6200 Jun-Oct B 1,2,7,16 C5

 39 SPRING CREEK 5500 Jun-Oct C 1,2,5,7 G5

 40 INDIAN CREEK 5800 Jun-Oct A 1,2,5,7 G6

 41 CONANT (BLM) 5500 Jun-Oct C,H C C C 1,2,5,7,10,12,24,28 G5

 42 RIVERSIDE PARK (BOR) 5600 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C C C C 27 1,2,5,7,28 G6

 43 ALPINE WILDLIFE VIEWING 5800 Jun-Oct C 1,2,3,28 H6

 44 LAST CHANCE FISHERMAN PARKING 6100 Jun-Oct B C C 1,2,10,12,24,28 C5

 45 UPPER MESA FALLS 5600 Jun-Oct C C C 1,2,16,19,22,23,24,26,27 D5

 46 NORTH RAINEY CREEK 6500 Jun-Oct C 1,2,16,17,27 F6

 47 SOUTH INDIAN CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct A 2,16,17,27 G6

 48 EIGHT MILE 6800 Jun-Oct A 16,17,27 F1

 49 BIG SPRINGS SNOW PARK 6400 Jan-Dec F,B,J,T,U B 1 17,27 B5

 50 REUNION FLAT 6900 Jun-Sep FCHJTU FCHJTU C C 9 1,2,16,26,27 E6

Recreation Site Information

TARGHEE PORTION

Camping Group Special Features

Season

Of

Use

Name

When traveling in groups of 15 or 

more, obtain a free group permit in 

advance at any Forest offi ce.

For winter recreation, counties 

within and adjacent to the Forest 

groom between 400-600 miles of 

snowmobile trails. Registration and 

license fees help fi nance trail grooming. The Island Park and Big Hole 

areas are considered a snowmobiler’s 

paradise with their vast number of 

groomed trails. The well known Two 

Top National Recreation Snowmobile Trail is in this area. Groomed 

trails and open back country areas 

for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available on the Forest. 

Two area ski resorts offer opportunities for all types of snow skiing.
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Experience the

Payette

National Forest

The Forest

The Payette National Forest 

spans over 2.3 million acres of some 

of west-central Idaho’s most beautiful 

and diverse country. In one day you 

can travel from hot desert grasslands 

through cool conifer forests to snow 

capped peaks. This spectacular land 

is bordered by two of the deepest 

canyons in North America: The 

Salmon River Canyon on the north 

and Hells Canyon of the Snake River 

on the west. To the east lies the 2.4-

million-acre Frank Church-River of 

No Return Wilderness, the largest 

congressionally designated Wilderness in the lower 48 states. To the 

south, the Payette is bordered by the 

Boise National Forest.

Geology and topography play 

an important role in determining 

resource management on various 

areas of the Forest. For example, the 

presence of valuable minerals, scenic 

beauty of the landscape, and different 

soil conditions are all infl uenced by 

geologic factors.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Payette National Forest 

offers many recreation opportunities, outstanding physical settings, 

and visual resources. The Payette 

includes a large portion of the Frank 

Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Pristine, high mountain lakes 

lie along the ridge between the South 

Fork Salmon River and the North 

Fork Payette River drainages. Lakes 

grace the Lava Ridge-Hard Butte 

area east of the Little Salmon River 

drainage.

The Forest supports sizeable big 

game herds, game bird populations, 

and a wide variety of non-game species. Spring through Fall, the Forest 

provides fi shing, hunting, hiking, 

back packing, camping, picnicking, pleasure driving, sightseeing, 

horseback riding, off-highway vehicle 

driving, nature study, and forest 

product gathering (e.g., fi rewood, 

berries and mushrooms). Heavy 

winter snow pack is popular for 

downhill and cross-country skiing, 

snowmobiling, and snow play. Two 

downhill ski areas are located on the 

Payette National Forest.

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IDAHO

Scale

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U.S. Highway

State Highway

Forest Route

Special Area

Forest Supervisor's

Headquarters

McCall, Idaho

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

Winter Sports Area

0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles

Payette National Forest

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To Boise

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Payette National Forest, please 

contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Payette National Forest

800 West Lakeside Avenue

PO Box 1026

McCall ID 83638

(208) 634-0700

Weiser Ranger District

851 East 9th Street

Weiser ID 83672

(208) 549-4200

McCall Ranger District

102 West Lake Street

PO Box 1026

McCall ID 83638

(208) 634-0400

Council Ranger District

500 East Whitely Avenue

PO Box 567

Council ID 83612

(208) 253-0100

New Meadows Ranger District

3674 Highway 95

PO Box J

New Meadows ID 83654

(208) 347-0300

Krassel Ranger District

500 North Mission Street

PO Box 1026

McCall ID 83638

(208) 634-0600

Payette National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette

KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Groomed snowmobile trail

30 = Groomed cross- country ski trail

31 = Warming Hut

Group

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

 1 HAZARD LAKE 7040 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 12 1,4,17,27 C3

 2 CHINOOK 5680 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 5 1,2,17,27 C4

 2A CHINOOK HORSE CAMP 5700 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B,H C 4 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) C4

 3 UPPER PAYETTE LAKE 5600 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,J B C 19 1,2,3,5,8,17,24,26,27 C3

 3A UPPER PAYETTE LAKE GROUP 5600 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U J B C 5 1,2,3,17,24,26,27 C3

 5 PONDEROSA 4000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B A 14 1,2,17,27 D4

 6 LAST CHANCE 4600 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 28 1,2,17,24,27 D3

 7 LAKE FORK 5360 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 9 1,2,17,27 D3

 8 BUCKHORN 3800 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 11 1,2,7,27 D4

 9 KENNALLY CREEK 5600 Jun-Sep F,A,B,H,T,U B,H A B 12 1,2,17,24,27 hitch rails E4

 12 HUCKLEBERRY 4800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 8 1,2,17,27 G2

 15 COLD SPRINGS 4800 Jun-Nov F,A,C,H,T,U A,C,J K C C • 31 1,3,8,27 G3

 17 BROWNLEE 4240 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 11 1,2,17,27 H2

 18 CABIN CREEK 4200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 12 1,2,17,22,27 I4

 19 SPRING CREEK 4800 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H J B C 14 1,2,19,27 I1

 21 BIG FLAT 4080 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U A,H A C 13 1,2,24,27 I4

 22 BIG BAR 1800 Apr-Nov A,T,U A,H C 1,3,8,16,17,23,26,28 F2

 23 POVERTY FLAT 4225 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H C 10 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4

 24 4 MILE 3900 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B 4 1,2,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4

 25 CAMP CREEK 4062 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B 4 1,2,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4

 26 BIG CREEK AIRSTRIP 4875 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T B,H B B A 4 2,11,12,20,27 C5

 27 SECESH HORSE CAMP 4000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B 5 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) D4

 28 BURGDORF ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 6082 Jun-Nov F,B,H,T,U A,H A A 4 2,26,27 C4

 29 SHIEFER 3050 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A 1,2,27 C5

 30 LAFFERTY 4250 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B B 8 1,2,24,27 G2

Recreation Site Information

Name Special Features

Location

Elevation in Feet

Season

Of

Use

Camping

Picnicking

Drinking Water

ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

Number of Units

Map Location
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Explore the

SalmonChallis

National Forest

The Forest

The Salmon-Challis National 

Forest covers over 4.3 million acres, 

of which over 1 million acres are 

located within the Frank ChurchRiver of No Return Wilderness. 

Rugged and remote, this country 

offers adventure, solitude, and 

breathtaking scenery. Panoramic 

vistas highlight travel atop the Continental Divide; northwest-southeast 

trending mountain ranges culminate 

in the jagged heights of Mt. Borah, 

Idaho’s tallest peak; the Wild and 

Scenic Middle Fork and Salmon 

Rivers plunge through the shadowy 

depths of immense canyons; and 

sagebrush slopes are blanketed with 

colorful displays of wildfl owers in 

spring.

For over 8,000 years, ancestors 

of the Shoshone-Bannock people 

have lived in this region. White 

settlement began shortly after the 

Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through the territory in 1805. 

Initially, fur trappers then miners 

worked this area. The development of Salmon, Challis, and their 

surrounding communities followed 

and by the 1880’s were fl ourishing. 

Traces of the past can be found 

throughout the Forest. Remember, 

leave these clues untouched to allow 

the next visitors discovery of their 

heritage.

The Headquarters Offi ce is 

located in Salmon, Idaho. There are 

currently seven administrative units 

and two natural research areas: the 

Challis, Salmon/Cobalt, Leadore, 

Lost River, Middle Fork, North 

Fork, and Yankee Fork Ranger 

Districts.

Recreation 

Opportunities

Most roads branch off main 

highways and turn to gravel or dirt 

surfaces, with many being suitable 

for sedans, while others require 4-

wheel drive vehicles. Recommended 

travel precautions are to have a full 

tank of gas and a good spare tire.

Three popular road tours: the 

Custer Motorway Loop, the Lewis 

and Clark Backcountry Byway, 

and the Salmon River Road, take 

you through the Salmon River 

mountains, to the crest of the Continental Divide, and along the scenic 

Salmon River. You will discover 

historic mining towns and share 

their history of mining life. You 

will be able to trace the steps of the 

1805 expedition that changed the 

West. And, while exploring you may 

catch glimpses of Rocky Mountain 

sheep, mountain goat, bald eagles, 

and river otter, among other wildlife 

living in the Forest.

Known as the “white water 

capital of the world,” the Salmon 

and Middle Fork Rivers offer 

adventures to provide a lifetime of 

memories. Trip lengths vary and can 

be arranged privately or through a 

licensed outfi tter. Permit applications for the wild section of the 

Main Salmon River and for the 

Middle Fork River are available at 

the North Fork and Middle Fork 

Ranger Districts and on the Forest 

web page (www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc) from 

October 1 - January 31.

Nearly 3,292 miles of trails 

traverse the Forest, almost half of 

which are located in the Wilderness. 

Hiking season is generally between 

April and October, with elevations 

above 7,500 feet usually clear of 

snow by July 4. Trails range from 

moderate to diffi cult. Many nonwilderness trails are designated for 

motorized use. A Forest Travel Plan 

and personnel at Forest offi ces can 

help determine the best spot for you.

Hunting opportunities for 

deer, elk, bighorn sheep, moose, 

mountain goat, black bear, and 

mountain lion exist on much of the 

Forest. Hunt on your own or with a 

licensed outfi tter. Be sure to check 

out chukar, grouse, and goose hunting opportunities as well.

Most streams and lakes on 

the Forest are home to trout. 

Steelhead average 4-6 pounds, 

with the occasional 15-20 pounder 

providing the experience of a 

lifetime. Mackay Reservoir, situated 

on neighboring Bureau of Land 

Management managed land, offers 

good angling for kokanee salmon. 

For additional information on 

fi shing or hunting regulations, 

contact the Idaho Department of 

Fish and Game at (208) 756-2271; 

P.O. Box 1336, Salmon, Idaho 

83467, or visit their web site at 

www2.state.id.us/fi shgame.

There are a wide variety of 

opportunities for beginners to 

advanced downhill skiers, snow 

boarders, and telemarkers. Williams 

Creek Summit offers 22 miles of 

moderate to diffi cult cross-country 

ski trails, or you can try your backcountry skiing skills on Copper 

Mountain. Gentler, groomed 

trails at Chief Joseph Pass on the 

Idaho-Montana border (Beaverhead 

National Forest) provide fun for 

the whole family. Local snowmobile clubs maintain a number of 

groomed routes on the Ridge Road 

to the Stanley-Landmark Snowmobile Trail system. Please respect 

sharing the trails with a diversity of 

users.

Winter anglers may try their 

skills at Jimmy Smith and Williams Lake, a 30-minute drive from 

Salmon.

Most campgrounds on the 

Forest have at least one wheelchair 

accessible site. Williams Lake provides wheelchair accessible spots for 

both fi shing and picnicking.
15

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, 

please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Salmon-Challis National Forest

50 Highway 93 South

Salmon ID 83467

(208) 756-5100

Challis Ranger District

Highway 93

HC 63 Box 1669

Challis ID 83226

(208) 879-4100

Lost River Ranger District

Highway 93

PO Box 507

Mackay ID 83251

(208) 588-3400

Middle Fork Ranger District

Highway 93

PO Box 750

Challis ID 83226

(208) 879-4101

(Middle Fork River Permits)

Yankee Fork Ranger District

Highway 75

HC 67 Box 650

Clayton ID 83227

(208) 838-3300

North Fork Ranger District

100 River Road

PO Box 180

North Fork ID 83466

(208) 865-2700

(Main Salmon River Permits)

Leadore Ranger District

176 North Railroad Street

PO Box 180

Leadore ID 83464

(208) 768-2500

Salmon/Cobalt Ranger District

50 Highway 93 South

Salmon ID 83467

(208) 756-5100

Salmon-Challis National Forest web site: 

www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc
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Scale

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U.S. Highway

State Highway

Forest Route

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Forest Supervisor's

Headquarters

Salmon, Idaho

District Ranger Station

Recreation Site

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Salmon

Leadore

Challis

Clayton

Stanley

Ketchum

Mackay

Arco

Howe

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To Blackfoot

To Dubois

To Shoshone

To Hailey

To Stanley

To Twin Falls

To Boise

KNAPP CREEK–

LOON CREEK

NATL REC TR

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SAWTOOTH NRA

BOISE NF

PAYETTE NF

PAYETTE NF

BITTERROOT NF

BEAVERHEAD NF

BEAVERHEAD NF

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FOREST

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Salmon

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River

River

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Fk

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Salmon

River

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Big Fork East

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Big

Lost Little

Pahsimeroi

Lemhi

Bayhorse Lake

Mackay

Reservoir

Mosquito

Flat

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Josephus

Lake

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Salmon River

Loon

Creek

Yellowjacket Lake

Iron Lake

Panther

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Salmon

River

North Fork Sa ml on River

Wallace Lake

Salmon River River

Salmon

River

Redfish

Lake

Meadow

Lake

Mill Creek Lake

LOST

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WHITE KNOB MTNS

PIONEER MOUNTAINS

LEMHI RANGE

LEMHI RANGE

LEMHI VALLEY

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BEAVERHEAD

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE MOUNTAINS

MOUNTAINS RIVER SALMON

LOST TRAIL PASS

BIG HOLE

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SALMON RIVER MTNS

WILLOW CREEK

SUMMIT

DOUBLE SPRINGS PASS

Ryan Peak

11,714'

Hyndman Peak

12,009'

Borah Peak

12,662'

Yellow Peak

10,968'

Lem Peak

10,985'

Freeman Peak

10,273'

Center Mtn

10,362'

Taylor Mtn

9,960'

Mt. Jordan

11,063'

Portland Mtn

10,820'

Highest Peak

in Idaho

MILL CREEK LAKE

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KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

29 = Groomed sno

Recreation Site Information

SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST

Special Features

Drinking Water

ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

Number of Units

Group

Picnicking

Camping

Season

Of

Use

Location

Name

Elevation in Feet

1 TWIN CREEK 5100 Jun-Oct A,H H A C A6

 2 CORN CREEK 2800 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H A C 16 1,2,5,7,16,17,21,26,27 B3

 3 DEADWATER SPRING 3500 Mar-Nov A,H H A C 7 1,2,5,7,16,24,26,28 B6

 4 WAGONHAMMER SPRING 3900 Mar-Nov C,H C,H C C 4 17,18,27, No camping, just picnicking B6

 5 CRAGS 8400 Jul-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 14 17,21,27 D4

 6 COUGAR POINT 6600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 18 27 D5

 7 MEADOW LAKE 9100 Jul-Sep F,B,T,U B C B 16 1,4,15,26,27 G8

 8 WALLACE LAKE 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 12 1,4,27, C6

 9 YELLOWJACKET LAKE 8000 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H H A A 7 1,4,27 D4

 10 IRON LAKE 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 6 1,4,17,27 E5

 11 BOUNDARY CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A • 14 1,2,5,7,16,17,19,21,26,27 G1

 12 DAGGER FALLS 5800 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C 10 1,2,7,16,17,19,21,22,24,26,27 G1

 13 JOSEPHUS LAKE 7200 Jul-Sep A,H,T A,H A 3 1,2,4,17,19,21,26,27 F1

 14 TIN CUP 5600 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,16,17,19,21,26,27 F3

 15 WEST FORK 6600 Jun-Sep A,H,T A,H A 1 1,2,16,21,26,27 F4

 16 LOLA CREEK 6400 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A B 27 1,2,7,16,17,19,21,24,26,27 G1

 17 BEAVER CREEK 6400 Jul-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,C,H A B 12 1,2,16,17,19,21,24,26,28 G1

 18 BENCH CREEK 6800 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A C 5 17,19,26,27 H1

 19 BANNER CREEK 6800 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H C 3 26,27 H1

 20 THATCHER CREEK 6500 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A C 5 1,2,26,28 H1

 21 YANKEE FORK DREDGE 6200 Jun-Sep B 13,16,26,28 G3

 22 CUSTER 6600 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A A A 6 1,2,16,23,26,27 G3

 23 EIGHTMILE 7000 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A A 2 1,2,16,26,28 G3

 24 BONANZA 6200 Jun-Sep A,T,U A,T,U F,A,K A B 8 1,2,15,26,27 G3

 25 CUSTER MUSEUM 6200 Jun-Sep B 13,15,16,18,24,26,28 G3

 26 POLE FLAT 6200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A,H A A 12 1,2,16,26,27 H3

 27 FLAT ROCK 6200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 9 1,2,16,26,27 H3

 28 BLIND CREEK 6100 Jun-Sep A,F,H,T,U F,A,H A B 5 1,2,7,16,26,27 H3

 29 MOSQUITO FLAT 7200 Jun-Sep B,H,T,U B,H A C 11 1,3,5,24,26,28 G4

 30 MILL CREEK 7600 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,B F,B,K A B 8 1,2,16,24,26,27 G4

 31 BAYHORSE LAKE 8600 Jul-Sep B,H,T,U A,H B 7 1,4,26,27 G4

 32 MORSE CREEK 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 3 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 F7

 33 BIG CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 3 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 G7

 34 TIMBER CREEK 8000 Jul-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B C 12 1,2,16,26,27 G8

 35 BORAH PEAK EARTHQUAKE Mar-Nov Day Use Only A 3 23,28 I6

 36 PARK CREEK 7700 Jun-Oct F,A,H F,A,H H A A 12 1,2,16,26,27 J5

 37 PHI KAPPA 7100 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 21 1,2,16,26,27 J5

 38 WILDHORSE 7400 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,H H A A 12 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 J5

 39 STARHOPE 8000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B C 21 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 K6

 40 IRON BOG 7600 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U F,C,H A C 21 1,2,16,26,28 K7

 41 BORAH PEAK TRAILHEAD 7100 Apr-Nov C,H,T,U C,K C 5 17,28 I7

 42 LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD 8000 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,K A C 4 1,2,17,28 K6

 43 BROAD CANYON TRAILHEAD 7800 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 8 17,27 J6

 44 MILL CREEK TRAILHEAD 7300 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 6 1,2,17,27 G8

 45 LORISTICA GROUP SITE 8000 Jun-Oct F,K,T,U K K C 8 2,27 I8

 46 FALL CREEK TRAILHEAD 7200 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 1 1,2,22,28 J5Map Location
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Enjoy the

Sawtooth

National Forest

The Forest

The Sawtooth National Forest 

comprises more than 2.1 million 

acres of public land, most of it in 

south-central Idaho, with one unit in 

northern Utah. Forest Headquarters 

is located in Twin Falls, Idaho. The 

Forest is made up of four administrative units: the Minidoka, Ketchum, 

and Fairfi eld Ranger Districts, and 

the Sawtooth National Recreation 

Area.

Recreation 

Opportunities

The Sawtooth offers a remarkable combination of environmental 

settings for recreation opportunities. 

Units of this Forest rise from the salt 

fl ats of the historic Great Salt Lake 

in the south to the 12,076-foot, 

glacially-formed Hyndman Peak in 

the north. The Forest’s 1,100 lakes 

and more than 3,000 miles of rivers 

and streams provide native trout and 

annual runs of salmon and steelhead. 

Major rivers, such as the Salmon, 

South Fork of the Boise, South 

Fork of the Payette, and the Wood 

River, offer experiences ranging from 

primitive to highly developed water 

recreation. The Forest’s Redfi sh 

Lake is one of the outstanding large 

mountain lakes accessible by vehicle 

with fi rst-class family camping 

opportunities.

The Forest provides habitat for 

354 wildlife species and 25 species of 

fi sh, including runs of steelhead and 

salmon from the Pacifi c Ocean. Onethird of Idaho’s mountain goat population is found here, as well as one of 

the State’s most important deer herds. 

Hunters come here for deer, elk, 

antelope, mountain goat, bear, and 

mountain lion. The Sawtooth also 

offers wing shooting for duck, geese, 

chukar and Hungarian partridge, and 

forest grouse.

Sightseers, bird watchers, 

hikers, horse riders, and trail and 

mountain bikers add to recreational 

traffi c on the Forest. So do skiers and 

snowmobile operators. Cross-country 

skiing is a rapidly expanding winter 

use of the Sawtooth’s abundant high 

country snow.

The congressionally designated 

754,000-acre Sawtooth National 

Recreation Area is part of the 

Sawtooth National Forest. This area 

offers outstanding opportunities for 

recreation and viewing wildlife in a 

pastoral setting indicative of the old 

western way of life.

Developed recreation sites 

include ski areas, campgrounds, 

picnic areas, boat ramps, scenic 

overlooks, trail heads, interpretive 

sites, and visitor centers. Combined, 

these sites have a total capacity of 

24,920 persons at one time. Most 

of the popular sites, such as the 

campgrounds at Redfi sh Lake, are 

consistently full in July and August. 

Daily use fees are charged at the 

more developed campgrounds. June, 

July and August are the busy months 

for campers.

The Forest includes large 

tracts of undeveloped country. The 

Sawtooth Wilderness and other high 

country areas such as the White 

Clouds, Boulders, Pioneers, and 

Smoky’s, each with its own distinctive characteristics, attract thousands 

of hikers and riders annually.

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Hailey

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Stanley

SAWTOOTH

WILDERNESS

SAWTOOTH

NATIONAL RECREATION

AREA

Sublett

Reservoir

Lower Goose

Creek Reservoir

Alturas Lake

Pettit Lake

Redfish

Lake

Stanley

Lake

To Hill City To Shoshone

To I-84

To Mountain Home To Boise

To Challis

To Twin Falls

To Rupert

To I-84

To Burley

To Malta

To Montello NV

To Tremonton UT

To Lynn UT

PIONEER MOUNTAINS

SMOKY MOUNTAINS

SOLDIER

MOUNTAINS

MOUNTAINS

MOUNTAINS

SAWTOOTH RANGE

BOULDER MOUNTAINS

JIM SAGE

ALBION

SUBLETT RANGE

BLACK PINE MOUNTAINS

RAFT RIVER MOUNTAINS

Not Shown in

Geographically

Correct Location

Not Shown in

Geographically

Correct Location

Snake River

Salmon

River

Salmon River

Yale Rd

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15

17�

31

32

53

30

29

59

58

61 57

56,60,62

55

95

90

95 93

21 93

20

15

84

93

86

15

30

Lewiston

Salmon

Challis

Boise

Twin Falls

Pocatello

Idaho Falls

IDAHO

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION

Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group):

 F = Fee Charged

Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With 

Physical Impairments:

A = Facilities not modifi ed.

B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has 

been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be 

suffi cient to be usable by many individuals 

who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit 

has been modifi ed to allow use by most individuals who are confi ned to a wheelchair.

Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group):

H = Non-reservation area.

J = Reservation accepted/recommended.

K = Reservation required.

L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 

handicapped use.

Type of Facilities Available (Camping):

T = Tents

U = Trailers

Special Features Located Within One Mile of 

the Site:

1 = Fishing

2 = River or stream

3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted)

4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats)

5 = Boat ramp

6 = Boat rental

7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking

8 = Swimming

9 = Marina

10 = Store

11 = Resort

12 = Restaurant

13 = Museum

14 = Cave

15 = Ghost town

16 = Canyon

17 = Trailhead

18 = Historic trail

19 = Nature trail

20 = Accessible by trail or boat only

21 = Wilderness access

22 = Waterfalls

23 = Geological area

24 = Handicapped facilities

25 = Evening program

26 = Scenic drive

27 = Timbered setting

28 = Open setting

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed 

maps of the Sawtooth National Forest, please 

contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR

Sawtooth National Forest

2647 Kimberly Road East

Twin Falls ID 83301-7976

(208) 737-3200

Sawtooth National Recreation Area

8 mi. north of Ketchum on Highway 75

HC 64 Box 8291

Ketchum ID 83340

(208) 727-5013

Stanley Offi ce (SNRA)

HC 64 Box 9900

Stanley ID 83278

(208) 774-3000

Minidoka Ranger District

3650 South Overland Avenue

Burley ID 83318-3242

(208) 678-0430

Fairfi eld Ranger District

102 First Street East

PO Box 189

Fairfi eld ID 83327

(208) 764-3202

Ketchum Ranger District

206 Sun Valley Road

PO Box 2356

Ketchum ID 83340

(208) 622-5371

Sawtooth National Forest

web site:

www.fs.fed.us/r4/sawtooth

 1 TRAP CREEK 6675 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 3 1,2,27 A1

 2 SHEEP TRAIL 6550 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 4 1,2,27 A1

 3 ELK CREEK 6675 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 3 1,2,27 A1

4 STANLEY LAKE 6500 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B,H A C • 39 1,2,3,5,7,8,17,21,22,26,27 * A1

 5 IRON CREEK 6700 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 9 1,2,17,21,27 A1

 6 GRANDJEAN 5100 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A • 31 1,2,17,21,26,27, horse facilities, hot spr A1

 7 SALMON RIVER 6100 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A • 30 1,2,7,26,27, grocery, cafe - 5 miles A2

 8 RIVERSIDE 6100 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,J,T,U A A 17 1,2,7,26,27 A2

 9 MORMON BEND 6100 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A C • 15 1,2,5,7,26,27 A2

 10 LOWER/UPPER O’BRIEN 6000 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 19 1,2,7,26,27 A2

 11 WHISKEY FLATS 5700 May-Oct A,H,T,U B 4 1,2,7,26,28 A3

 12 HOLMAN CREEK 5600 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 10 1,2,7,26,27 A3

 13 SUNNY GULCH 6500 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U B,H B C • 45 1,2,7,24,26,27 A2

 14 REDFISH LAKE 6500 May-Oct F,C,J,T,U C,J F,C,J B C • • 165 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,17, A2

 19,20,21,24,25,26,27 **

 15 PETIT LAKE 7000 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B B • 13 1,2,3,5,8,17,21,26,27 B2

 16 ALTURAS LAKE 7000 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B,J F,B,J B B • • 56 1,2,3,5,7,8,17,21,26,27 *** B2

 17 CHEMEKETAN 7500 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H F,A,J,T,U B 19 1,2,17,26,27 C2

 18 EASLEY/BOULDER VIEW 6600 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,J,T,U B B • 20 1,2,8,10,17,26,27, lifeguard C3

 19 WOOD RIVER 6300 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,J B B • 30 1,2,17,19,26,27, amphitheater C3

 20 NORTH FORK 6200 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B • • 28 1,2,17,26,27 C3

 21 MURDOCK/CARIBOU 6500 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B • 18 1,2,17,26,27 C3

 22 BOUNDARY 6000 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 6 1,2,10,11,12,13,17,28, laundry C4

 23 SAWMILL 5600 May-Oct A,H,T, A,H A 3 1,2,17 D4

 24 FEDERAL GULCH 5700 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 9 1,2,17 D4

 25 COPPER CREEK/GARFIELD 6400 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 8 1,2 D5

 26 CHAPARRAL 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H C 7 1,2,7 D1

 27 ABBOTT 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H C 7 1,2,7,27 D1

 28 BIRD CREEK 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H B 5 1,2,7,27 D1

 29 WILLOW CREEK 4900 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H B 5 2,27 D1

 30 WILLOW CREEK TRANSFER CAMP 5000 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 3 2,17,24,27, corral, hitching rack D1

 31 BEAR CREEK TRANSFER CAMP 6000 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 4 2,17,24,27, corral, hitching rack D2

 32 HUNTER CREEK 5500 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 4 2,17,24,28, corral, hitching rack E1

 33 BAUMGARTNER 5100 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,H C C 30 1,2,7,8,19,23,24,26,27, hot pool D1

 34 BOUNDS 5500 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U C,H A B 12 1,2,7,27 D2

 35 CANYON 5500 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A B 6 1,2,16,17,28 D2

 36 FIVE POINTS 5500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 3 1,2,27 D2

 38 PIONEER 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A,J A A 5 1,2, amphitheater E2

 39 SOLDIER MOUNTAIN SKI AREA 6500 Nov-Apr 12 E2

 40 DEER CREEK 5500 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 5 1,2,17 D3

 41 SCHIPPER 4600 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A B 7 1 F3

 42 HARRINGTON FORK 5000 May-Oct A,H C,H A B 9 1,24 F3

 43 LOWER/UPPER PENSTEMON 6400 Jun-Oct F,B,J,T B F,A,J B B 12 1,24, winter sports, Dec to Mar F3

 45 BEAR GULCH 5200 May-Oct C,F,H,T,U C,H C,J,T,U C C 13 24,28 F3

 46 DIAMOND FIELD JACK 7000 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H J B A 8 1, winter sports, Dec to Mar F3

 47 BOSTETTER/FATHER & SONS 7100 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 37 1 F4

 48 LAKE CLEVELAND 9000 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T A,H H B B 8 1,4 F5

 49 THOMPSON FLAT 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H F,J A A 16 1,12 E6

 51 SUBLETT 5500 Jun-Nov A,H,T,U A,H A A 7 1,5,8 G6

 52 CLEAR CREEK 5300 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H B C 14 1,2 I5

 53 MILL FLAT 5500 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H J A B 7 1,28 G6

 54 PORCUPINE SPRINGS 6950 Jun-Oct C,J,T,U C C,J C C 18 17,26,27 F3

 55 TWIN LAKES 8200 Jul-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 12 corral E5

 56 BENNETT SPRINGS 7500 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A 8 E5

 57 INDEPENDENCE LAKES 8000 Jul-Oct H,T,U A,H A 8 corral F5

 58 STEER BASIN 5500 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 6 F3

 59 BIRCH GLEN 5000 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 4 F3

 60 HOWELL CANYON 7000 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 4 winter sports E5

 62 PETITT 7000 Jun-Oct F,A,T,U A 12 19 E5

* Stanley Lake offers three campgrounds, a boat launch, day-use beach, and an interpretive day-use scenic overlook along the lakeshore. Cross-country skiing and 

snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr.

** Redfi sh and Little Redfi sh Lakes offer eight campgrounds (one boat or hike-in only), three day-use picnic areas and beaches, a boat launch, visitor center, amphitheatre, 

and full service lodge. Sail boating and water skiing are popular. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr. Group reservations are available at Northshore 

Picnic Area for day-use purposes only.

*** Alturas Lake offers three campgrounds, a boat launch, two reservable day-use picnic areas, a nonreservable day-use picnic area, a large beach and swimming areas. Crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr. A store, gas station, RV dump station, and restaurant are located approximately six miles away at Smiley Creek.

Recreation Site Information

SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST

Camping Group Special Features

Season

Of

Use

Name

Location

Elevation in FeetPicnicking

Drinking Water

ToiletHolding Tank Disposal

Visitor Information

Number of Units

Map Location
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Southern Idaho and Western WyomingNational Forests ofCamping and Picnicking on the

America’s

THE NATIONAL FORESTS

Great

Outdoors

InterServiceForestAgricultureDepartment ofUnited States

mountain

Ogden, UtahRegion

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING

324 25TH STREET

OGDEN, UTAH 84401

TO:

23.121.400.05/90

Revised/Reprint 2004