This campgrond is situated on the banks of Fall River in Wyoming along the
south border of Yellowstone National Park. Cave Falls Campground has 23 single
site units and a terrific area for fishing. Each campsite has fire rings,
grills and picnic tables. Located throughout the campground are vault toilets,
water faucets, bear proof storage boxes, and a dumpster. The campground is
located in grizzly bear habitat that requires special precautions be taken
with food storage.

<p>This campgrond is situated on the banks of Fall River in Wyoming along the south border of Yellowstone National Park.  Cave Falls Campground has 23 single site units and a terrific area for fishing. Each campsite has fire rings, grills and picnic tables.  Located throughout the campground are vault toilets, water faucets, bear proof storage boxes, and a dumpster.  The campground is located in grizzly bear habitat that requires special precautions be taken with food storage.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cave Falls Campground

## Overview

Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located 24 miles east of Ashton, Idaho, just off the
Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road. The current cabin was built in 1934, but the site has
been used for administrative purposes since 1907. It's listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Only one other cabin in Wyoming was constructed
with the same building plan. The 2-room cabin is made of lodgepole pine and
features a wood shingled roof.

Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November, although
about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country
skis are required to access the cabin from approximately early December
through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile
trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.

## Recreation

The cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities,
including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry
picking is available in late summer. Some of the other activities located
within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding,
snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking. Game and game bird hunting is a
popular pastime in season.

## Facilities

This cabin sleeps six and provides bunkbeds, mattresses, a wood stove for
cooking, table and chairs, and firewood. A hand pump, vault toilet, picnic
table and horse corrals are located outside. Electricity is not provided.
Guests may wish to bring battery or propane-powered lighting. Bedding,
matches, and emergency items like a first aid kit are not provided. Trash bags
are needed to pack out garbage.

## Natural Features

Squirrel Meadows Cabin is situated at 6,500 feet on the Yellowstone Plateau of
southwest Wyoming. The cabin sits in a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests
can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area includes black
bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, and grizzly bear.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Squirrel Meadows Cabin is located 24 miles east of Ashton, Idaho, just off the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road. The current cabin was built in 1934, but the site has been used for administrative purposes since 1907. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Only one other cabin in Wyoming was constructed with the same building plan. The 2-room cabin is made of lodgepole pine and features a wood shingled roof.</p>
<p>Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November, although about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin from approximately early December through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry picking is available in late summer.   
Some of the other activities located within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking.  Game and game bird hunting is a popular pastime in season.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This cabin sleeps six and provides bunkbeds, mattresses, a wood stove for cooking, table and chairs, and firewood. A hand pump, vault toilet, picnic table and horse corrals are located outside. 
Electricity is not provided. Guests may wish to bring battery or propane-powered lighting. Bedding, matches, and emergency items like a first aid kit are not provided. Trash bags are needed to pack out garbage.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Squirrel Meadows Cabin is situated at 6,500 feet on the Yellowstone Plateau of southwest Wyoming. The cabin sits in a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. 
Wildlife in the area includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, and grizzly bear.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

SQUIRREL MEADOWS CABIN

Squirrel Meadows Cabin

## Overview

Warm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm
River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to
the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager's house. It was
constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938.  
The cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in the warmer months.
Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin on a
groomed trail from early December through mid-May. The trek from the nearest
available parking at Bear Gulch Trailhead to the cabin is 6 miles. Guests
should be prepared to bring much of their own gear and supplies to make their
stay comfortable.

## Recreation

Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can use the nearby trails. Off-
road vehicle enthusiasts, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can find
trails within 10 miles Visitors can find an abundance of berries ripe for
picking in late summer. The Warm River is excellent for trout fishing and
wading. Game and game bird hunting is available in season.

## Facilities

This charming cabin can accommodate a maximum of 12 people. It offers six sets
of bunkbeds with mattresses, a dining area with a table and benches, a wood
stove for cooking and for heating, storage cabinets and firewood. There is a
new wood stove located in the living room with available seating as well. A
picnic table, campfire ring and vault toilet are located outside the cabin.

## Natural Features

The cabin is named after the adjacent Warm River Springs, which is the source
of the Warm River. The dwelling sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet in an open,
grassy area flanked by a conifer forest. Moose and bears are sometimes seen in
this area

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin is a short distance from the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. The star
attraction of this 29-mile sightseeing drive is Mesa Falls, which is divided
into the 114-foot Upper Falls and the 65-foot Lower Falls. This is the only
major waterfall in Idaho that isn't used for hydroelectric or irrigation
purposes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Warm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager's house. It was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938.<br>The cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in the warmer months. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin on a groomed trail from early December through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at Bear Gulch Trailhead to the cabin is 6 miles. Guests should be prepared to bring much of their own gear and supplies to make their stay comfortable.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can use the nearby trails. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can find trails within 10 miles 
Visitors can find an abundance of berries ripe for picking in late summer. The Warm River is excellent for trout fishing and wading. Game and game bird hunting is available in season. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This charming cabin can accommodate a maximum of 12 people. It offers six sets of bunkbeds with mattresses, a dining area with a table and benches, a wood stove for cooking and for heating, storage cabinets and firewood. There is a new wood stove located in the living room with available seating as well. A picnic table, campfire ring and vault toilet are located outside the cabin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is named after the adjacent Warm River Springs, which is the source of the Warm River. The dwelling sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet in an open, grassy area flanked by a conifer forest. Moose and bears are sometimes seen in this area 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cabin is a short distance from the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. The star attraction of this 29-mile sightseeing drive is Mesa Falls, which is divided into the 114-foot Upper Falls and the 65-foot Lower Falls. This is the only major waterfall in Idaho that isn't used for hydroelectric or irrigation purposes.

WARM RIVER CABIN

Warm River Springs

Warm River Cabin

Park N' Ski permit is required.  Annual Pass: $25

Three-day permit:  $7.50



Where does the money go?  Revenues for the sales of these permits go back
directly toward trail improvements, plowing parking lots and grooming trails.



These permits can be obtained from the following locations:



Ashton/ Island Park Ranger District Office, Ashton, ID

Harriman State Park, ID

Elk Creek Station, Island Park, ID

Fremont County Motor Vehicle Division, St. Anthony, ID

C & C Supply, St. Anthony, ID

Canyon Rim, Bear Gulch, and Mesa Falls X-Country

The purpose of this Order is to provide public and firefighter safety for the
Tunnel Fire.

Order Number: # 04-15-26-302

## U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service  
Caribou-Targhee National Forest  
Ashton/Island Park Ranger District

**Tunnel Fire Closure**

### PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following
are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the
Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, described
below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A
(the “Described Area”):

  1. Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).

### EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this
Order:

  1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
  2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

### DESCRIBED AREA

The area immediately North and adjacent to FS Trail 001 from the fence on the
West side of the Railroad Tunnel to the fence on the East side of the Railroad
Tunnel. The described area includes the area between the fences and uphill of
the trail for 300 yards encompassing the tunnel and area around it. Note: FS
Trail 001 will remain open.

### PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to provide public and firefighter safety due to
the Tunnel Fire.

### IMPLEMENTATION

  1. This Order shall be in effect from May 8th, 2026, at 1200 through October 30, 2026, at 1200, unless rescinded.
  2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/alerts.
  3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
  4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
  5. Contact the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District in Ashton, ID, (208) 652-7442, and Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Idaho Falls, ID, (208) 557-5900, for more information about this Order.
  6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area.

Signed and issued on May 8, 2026.

Digitally signed by KIMBERLY  
KIMBERLY PIERSON  
Date: 2026.05.26 15:36:53 -06'00'

<p>The purpose of this Order is to provide public and firefighter safety for the Tunnel Fire.</p>
<p class="text-align-right">Order Number:  # 04-15-26-302</p><h2 class="text-align-center">U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service <br/>Caribou-Targhee National Forest <br/>Ashton/Island Park Ranger District</h2><p class="text-align-center"><strong>Tunnel Fire Closure</strong></p><h3>PROHIBITIONS</h3><p>Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area”):</p><ol><li>Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).</li></ol><h3>EXEMPTIONS</h3><p>Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:</p><ol><li>Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).</li><li>Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.</li></ol><h3>DESCRIBED AREA</h3><p>The area immediately North and adjacent to FS Trail 001 from the fence on the West side of the Railroad Tunnel to the fence on the East side of the Railroad Tunnel. The described area includes the area between the fences and uphill of the trail for 300 yards encompassing the tunnel and area around it. Note: FS Trail 001 will remain open.</p><h3>PURPOSE</h3><p>The purpose of this Order is to provide public and firefighter safety due to the Tunnel Fire.</p><h3>IMPLEMENTATION</h3><ol><li>This Order shall be in effect from May 8th, 2026, at 1200 through October 30, 2026, at 1200, unless rescinded.</li><li>A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/alerts">https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/alerts</a>.</li><li>Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.</li><li>A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.</li><li>Contact the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District in Ashton, ID, (208) 652-7442, and Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Idaho Falls, ID, (208) 557-5900, for more information about this Order.</li><li>This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area.</li></ol><p>Signed and issued on May 8, 2026.</p><p>Digitally signed by KIMBERLY<br/>KIMBERLY PIERSON <br/>Date: 2026.05.26 15:36:53 -06'00'</p><p> </p>

04-15-26-302 Tunnel Fire Closure

## Overview

Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee
National Forest of southwestern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its
river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well.

## Recreation

Warm River is a popular location for tubing and fishing. Anglers cast for
whitefish, brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout.  
  
Numerous hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the
immediate area, leading to natural springs, waterfalls and old railroad lines
and tunnels.

## Facilities

The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 100
guests. Several single sites are also available, 11 of which are for tent
camping only.  
  
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is
available for purchase from the host.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated along the slow-moving Warm River at an elevation of
5,200 feet. Thickets of willow line the riverbanks and pine trees offer
partial shade.

## Nearby Attractions

Ashton, Idaho, about 9 miles away, offers gas and grocery services.  
  
Island Park is nearby, with numerous lakes, rivers, streams and trails,
offering plentiful outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.  
  
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are within a couple hour's drive as
well, with outstanding scenery and wildlife.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southwestern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Warm River is a popular location for tubing and fishing. Anglers cast for whitefish, brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. 
<br/><br/>
Numerous hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the immediate area, leading to natural springs, waterfalls and old railroad lines and tunnels.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Several single sites are also available, 11 of which are for tent camping only. <br/>
<br/>
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated along the slow-moving Warm River at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Thickets of willow line the riverbanks and pine trees offer partial shade. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Ashton, Idaho, about 9 miles away, offers gas and grocery services.
<br/><br/>
Island Park is nearby, with numerous lakes, rivers, streams and trails, offering plentiful outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. <br/>
<br/>
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are within a couple hour's drive as well, with outstanding scenery and wildlife.

WARM RIVER

Warm River

## Overview

Grand View Campground is located on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, adjacent to
the Lower Mesa Falls Overlook, approximately 13 miles northeast of Ashton,
Idaho. Upper Mesa Falls is within a mile. Visitors enjoy exploring the trails
at the falls, viewing wildlife and hiking.

## Recreation

Mesa Falls Recreation Area offers walkways and overlooks for all to enjoy.
Upper Falls has an accessible path and close-up overlook of the falls, as well
as a staffed Interpretive Center. Visitors enjoy viewing the power and beauty
of the falls, as well as watching the osprey and eagles that frequent the
area.  
  
An abandoned railroad bed acts as a trail for hiking, biking and horseback
riding from the Bear Gulch parking lot to West Yellowstone, Montana. Several
entry/exit points are found along the trail. Numerous additional trails are in
the vicinity.

## Facilities

The campground offers seven single sites and two double sites. Picnic tables
and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Electric hookups at all campsites.

## Natural Features

The Mesa Falls Scenic Byway leads through Idaho's backcountry to the 85-foot
Lower Mesa Falls and 110-foot Upper Mesa Falls, both on the Henry's Fork of
the Snake River. A beautiful rainbow created by sunlight passing through the
mist is visible from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during sunny days at Upper
Mesa Falls.  
  
The byway is home to an abundance of seasonal wildflowers. A variety of
wildlife makes it home in the area, including moose, bear, deer, elk, marmots,
coyotes, martens, eagles, osprey and many other small mammals and birds.

## Nearby Attractions

Harriman State Park, a wildlife refuge featuring Blue Ribbon trout fishing
(fly fishing, catch and release), trumpeter swans, elk, moose and various
waterfowl, is located approximately 11 miles north on the Mesa Falls Scenic
Byway.  
  
Island Park is within a short drive beyond Harriman, with outdoor activities
for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback
riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. Island Park Reservoir
and Henry's Lake are nearby, with boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, boating,
water skiing and fishing.  
  
Yellowstone National Park and West Yellowstone, Montana, are an hour's drive
away. Yellowstone offers hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing in a
breathtaking natural setting.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Grand View Campground is located on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, adjacent to the Lower Mesa Falls Overlook, approximately 13 miles northeast of Ashton, Idaho. Upper Mesa Falls is within a mile. Visitors enjoy exploring the trails at the falls, viewing wildlife and hiking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Mesa Falls Recreation Area offers walkways and overlooks for all to enjoy. Upper Falls has an accessible path and close-up overlook of the falls, as well as a staffed Interpretive Center. Visitors enjoy viewing the power and beauty of the falls, as well as watching the osprey and eagles that frequent the area.
<br/><br/>
An abandoned railroad bed acts as a trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding from the Bear Gulch parking lot to West Yellowstone, Montana. Several entry/exit points are found along the trail. Numerous additional trails are in the vicinity.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers seven single sites and two double sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Electric hookups at all campsites.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Mesa Falls Scenic Byway leads through Idaho's backcountry to the 85-foot Lower Mesa Falls and 110-foot Upper Mesa Falls, both on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. A beautiful rainbow created by sunlight passing through the mist is visible from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during sunny days at Upper Mesa Falls.
<br/><br/>
The byway is home to an abundance of seasonal wildflowers. A variety of wildlife makes it home in the area, including moose, bear, deer, elk, marmots, coyotes, martens, eagles, osprey and many other small mammals and birds.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Harriman State Park, a wildlife refuge featuring Blue Ribbon trout fishing (fly fishing, catch and release), trumpeter swans, elk, moose and various waterfowl, is located approximately 11 miles north on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway.  
<br/><br/>
Island Park is within a short drive beyond Harriman, with outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, with boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, boating, water skiing and fishing.
<br/><br/>
Yellowstone National Park and West Yellowstone, Montana, are an hour's drive away. Yellowstone offers hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing in a breathtaking natural setting.

GRAND VIEW

Grandview Campground (Idaho)

Pole Bridge is an undeveloped campground with scattered tables and fire rings.
Warm River goes through the campground but is a small creek at this site.

<p>Pole Bridge&nbsp;is an undeveloped campground with scattered tables and fire rings.&nbsp; Warm River goes through the campground but is a small creek at this site.</p>

Cave Falls Campground

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