## Overview

Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the
McCoy Creek Road. The current cabin was built in the earily 70's, but the site
has been fully remodeled. The 2-room cabin with a loft is made of rough cut
lumber and has meatal sideing and a metal roof. This is a NO Pet Facility,
Please no dogs.

Guests can drive a vehicle to the cabin from mid-May through early 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 mid
Novemeber through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the
snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.

## Recreation

The Jensen 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

The Jensen 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.

## Natural Features

Jensen Cabin is situated at aproxemently 6,400 feet on the Caribou-Targhee
Natoinal Forest. The cabin sits on the edge of a meadow surrounded by pine
trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area
includes black bear, elk, moose, and mule deer. McCoy Creek and Jensen Creek
are nearby for fishing opportunities.

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (208) 523-1412.

## Nearby Attractions

  * Jackson Hole, Wy
  * National Elk Refuge
  * Grand Teton National Park
  * Alpine, Wy
  * Palisades Reservoir

## Charges & Cancellations

There will be no changes allowed to stay reservations. If a change is needed
you will need to cancel the reservation and make a new one.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road. The current cabin was built in the earily 70's, but the site has been fully remodeled.  The 2-room cabin with a loft is made of rough cut lumber and has meatal sideing and a metal roof. This is a NO Pet Facility, Please no dogs. </p>
<p>Guests can drive a vehicle to the cabin from mid-May through early 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 mid Novemeber through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Jensen 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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Jensen 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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Jensen Cabin is situated at aproxemently 6,400 feet on the Caribou-Targhee Natoinal Forest. The cabin sits on the edge of a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, elk, moose, and mule deer.  McCoy Creek and Jensen Creek are nearby for fishing opportunities.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 523-1412.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Jackson Hole, Wy</li>
<li>National Elk Refuge</li>
<li>Grand Teton National Park</li>
<li>Alpine, Wy</li>
<li>Palisades Reservoir</li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>There will be no changes allowed to stay  reservations.  If a change is needed you will need to cancel the reservation and make a new one. </p>

Twin beds upstairs

Kitchen Area

Jensen Cabin vault toilet

Bunkbeds

Jensen Cabin

Front of the Jensen Cabin

Cabin staircase

Layout of site

Utensils provided in Cabin

The cabin can still be rented in the winter, but accessed only by an over=the-snow vehicle (snowmobile). Usually during the months of December-April.

Winter time use

Firewood for wood stove

Living room and staircase to loft

## Overview

Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at
an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west.
Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to
Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.

## Recreation

Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing,
swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat
trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also
be found.  
  
Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near
Blowout Campground, off Highway 26.  
  
The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great
fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.  
  
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and
horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan
Valley.

## Facilities

Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing,
swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat
trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also
be found.  
  
Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near
Blowout Campground, off Highway 26.  
  
The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great
fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.  
  
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and
horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan
Valley.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated near Palisades Reservoir in a forest of lodgepole
pines, which provide partial shade. The campground is relatively flat and some
sites offer views of Star Valley. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Wind and
summer thunderstorms should be expected.

## Nearby Attractions

The town of Alpine is just 2 miles east. The popular Mountain Days Celebration
is held annually in June, complete with arts and crafts shows, food, live
music, a horseshoe tournament, authentic pioneer village and Native American
dancers.  
  
Jackson, Wyoming is 40 miles north, with restaurants, shops, galleries and ski
resorts with summer activities.  
  
Grand Teton National Park is approximately 55 miles north, with boating,
fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery.  
  
The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating, as well
as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV
riding.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west. Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also be found.
<br/><br/>
Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near Blowout Campground, off Highway 26.<br/>
<br/>
The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.<br/>
<br/>
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also be found.
<br/><br/>
Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near Blowout Campground, off Highway 26.<br/>
<br/>
The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.<br/>
<br/>
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated near Palisades Reservoir in a forest of lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. The campground is relatively flat and some sites offer views of Star Valley. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Wind and summer thunderstorms should be expected. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The town of Alpine is just 2 miles east. The popular Mountain Days Celebration is held annually in June, complete with arts and crafts shows, food, live music, a horseshoe tournament, authentic pioneer village and Native American dancers.<br/>
<br/>
Jackson, Wyoming is 40 miles north, with restaurants, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities. <br/>
<br/>
Grand Teton National Park is approximately 55 miles north, with boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery. <br/>
<br/>
The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding.

ALPINE NORTH LOOP

Alpine North Loop

## Overview

Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named after a man known as
"Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an
adventurous man who became a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou
Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreational
activities.  
  
The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only
snowmobiles or skis can be used in winter. Guests should be prepared to make
the 6-mile trek with all the gear and supplies they need to make their stay
comfortable.

## Recreation

Guests at Caribou Mountain Guard Station can enjoy hiking, mountain biking,
hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Off-road vehicle
trails include the Caribou Mountain ATV Trail and the Caribou Mountain Mine
Trail. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

## Facilities

Guests at Caribou Mountain Guard Station can enjoy hiking, mountain biking,
hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Off-road vehicle
trails include the Caribou Mountain ATV Trail and the Caribou Mountain Mine
Trail. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

## Natural Features

Caribou Mountain is the second highest peak in southeastern Idaho, with an
elevation of 9,803 feet, and the tallest mountain in the Caribou Range. The
marshes of Grays Lake spread out below the summit at an elevation of 6,386
feet.  
  
The guard station sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet and is tucked into a
stand of mixed conifers at the edge of a meadow. Wildlife in the area include
black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears, mountain lion
and pronghorn (bear safety tips).

## Nearby Attractions

Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place for bird watching.
Sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and trumpeter swans are the main attractions,
but the refuge is home to many bird species. Areas of the refuge are open for
hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named after a man known as "Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an adventurous man who became 
a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreational activities.<br/><br/> 

The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only snowmobiles or skis can be used in winter. Guests should be prepared to make the 
6-mile trek with all the gear and supplies they need to make their stay comfortable. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Guests at Caribou Mountain Guard Station can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Off-road vehicle trails include the Caribou
Mountain ATV Trail and the Caribou Mountain Mine Trail. <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/safety.htm" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for an Idaho OHV safety message. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Guests at Caribou Mountain Guard Station can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Off-road vehicle trails include the Caribou
Mountain ATV Trail and the Caribou Mountain Mine Trail. <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/safety.htm" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for an Idaho OHV safety message. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Caribou Mountain is the second highest peak in southeastern Idaho, with an elevation of 9,803 feet, and the tallest mountain in the Caribou Range. The marshes of
Grays Lake spread out below the summit at an elevation of 6,386 feet.<br/><br/> 

The guard station sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet and is tucked into a stand of mixed conifers at the edge of 
a meadow. Wildlife in the area include black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears, mountain lion and pronghorn 
(<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/wildlifeAlert.html" rel="nofollow">bear safety tips</a>).
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place for bird watching. Sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and trumpeter swans are the main attractions, but the refuge is 
home to many bird species. Areas of the refuge are open for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

Sleeping area

Caribou Mountain Guard Station

## Overview

Big Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the
beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail.

## Recreation

Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee
salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small
boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be
launched on Big Elk Creek.  
  
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the
campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers,
towering trees and scenic views.  
  
Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water
skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular there
as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species.
Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp is
located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.

## Facilities

Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee
salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small
boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be
launched on Big Elk Creek.  
  
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the
campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers,
towering trees and scenic views.  
  
Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water
skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular there
as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species.
Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp is
located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.

## Natural Features

The campgrounds lies on a hillside at an elevation of 5,700 feet, above Big
Elk Creek among aspens and Douglas fir trees, which provide partial shade.
Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

## Nearby Attractions

The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and
horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan
Valley.  
  
The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating
opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking,
biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the
Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be launched on Big Elk Creek. 
<br/>
<br/>
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and scenic views.
<br/>
<br/>
Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular there as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp is located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be launched on Big Elk Creek. 
<br/>
<br/>
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and scenic views.
<br/>
<br/>
Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular there as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp is located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campgrounds lies on a hillside at an elevation of 5,700 feet, above Big Elk Creek among aspens and Douglas fir trees, which provide partial shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley. <br/>
<br/>
The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.

BIG ELK

Big Elk

## Overview

Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end
of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles
east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and
canoeing.

## Recreation

Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and
canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and
stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and
Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are
located on-site.  
  
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and
horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan
Valley.

## Facilities

Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and
canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and
stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and
Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are
located on-site.  
  
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and
horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan
Valley.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Palisades Reservoir, affording
scenic views from many sites. A mixed forest of lodgepole pine, spruce, fir,
aspen and maple trees partially shade the campground. Summer wildflowers dot
the landscape.

## Nearby Attractions

Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby
Big Elk Campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with
wildflowers, towering trees and views of the surrounding mountains.  
  
Swan Valley and the Snake River offer more great fishing and boating
opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking,
biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the
Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are located on-site. <br/>
<br/>
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are located on-site. <br/>
<br/>
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated on a hillside above Palisades Reservoir, affording scenic views from many sites. A mixed forest of lodgepole pine, spruce, fir, aspen and maple trees partially shade the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Big Elk Campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and views of the surrounding mountains.<br/>
<br/>
Swan Valley and the Snake River offer more great fishing and boating opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.

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