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CAMPGROUND NAME: Alpine

VISIT DATE: 07/31/2000

UPDATE DATE: 8/30/2021

STATE: Wyoming

REGION: Intermountain

RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Alpine

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
From Alpine, WY, take US Rt. 26 west 2.6 miles to campground
sign.  Turn left at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.

The campground, located on the southeastern side of the Palisades
Reservoir, is composed of two unnamed loops.  One loop is heavily
wooded with Lodgepole, Blue spruce and Aspen with a grass
understory and a few sites overlooking the Palisades Reservoir. 
The second loop is considered an overflow area (not included in
survey site count).  Both loops have vaults and potable water. 
US Rt. 26 does produce some traffic noise throughout the
campground.  There is good privacy between camping sites.

The campground is a popular overflow site for whitewater rafters from Snake 
River Canyon.

This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques.  
Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 12.  There is no potable water
from the day after Labor Day through September 12.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single
$24 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
   
   Total Sites: 15

Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping:  No

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 48'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.  There are two RV waste stations. 
One is at the northern end of the Palisades Reservoir off US Rt.
26 at the Palisades Dam Power Station.  There is no fee and no
potable water.  The other is in Alpine Junction at the intersection 
of US Rt. 89 and US Rt. 26.  There is no fee and no potable water.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
  No. Threaded: 6

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
The Palisades Reservoir is 1.2 million acres.  Two boat ramps are
convenient to the campground.  The reservoir is used for
irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the
summer months.  Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office
for depth level.

HIKING - No

FISHING   
Cutthroat and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Elk VISIT DATE: 07/31/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Irwin RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Irwin, ID, take US Rt. 26 east 5.8 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 262). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 262 (dirt) and go 1.6 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground, near the northeastern portion of the Palisades Reservoir, is composed of two sections. The larger section is located across from the group campground which is used for overflow when not reserved. This section has widely spaced camping sites in sagebrush, Aspen and Douglas fir. The interior road in this section is tear-drop shaped making a second pass-through difficult for large RVs. The smaller section is a single loop in an open field next to Big Elk Creek. The campground is well away from the traffic noise of US Rt. 26 and has no direct access to the Palisades Reservoir. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 27 through September 12 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day; no fee from September 16 through May 14. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 1 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20 Total Sites: 21 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 20 No. Grilles on Sites: 21 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and rock. There is an RV waste station located at the Palisades Dam Power Plant at the northern end of the Palisades Reservoir off US Rt. 26. There is no fee and no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 6 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: The campground is convenient to the 1.2 million-acre Palisades Reservoir. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Springs VISIT DATE: 08/08/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20, take Rt. 20 north 3 miles to campground sign and S. Big Springs Ave./Forest Rt. 059. Turn right at sign onto Big Springs Ave. and go 4.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,400 ft. NOTE: The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 28 miles north of campground. The campground, near the crystal clear Big Springs, is a single loop running through a stand of young Lodgepole pine. All the camping sites have pull-through aprons with limited shade and privacy between sites is fair. Nature walks are held Saturday evenings; check fee board for locations, time and subject. Boat rentals, showers and laundry are available at intersection of S. Big Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. Although the campground is not adjacent to Big Springs, it is well worth the short walk (0.1 miles) to see. Water pours (120 million gallons a day) through the lava stones like a well designed fountain, into a pool that is crystal clear. The bottom of the pool is speckled with black pebbles of black obsidian. Big Springs is one of the 40 largest springs in the country and is a major source for Henry's Fork of the Snake River. The water originates from the Yellowstone Plateau and maintains a year- round temperature of 52 degrees. The kids (and adults) will enjoy watching the huge Brook and Rainbow trout swimming at the bridge. Unfortunately for anglers, fishing is not permitted in the vicinity. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open June 1 through September 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16 Total Sites: 16 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 16 No. Grilles on Sites: 16 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 16 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable Comments: The parking aprons are paved. There is an RV waste station at intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20, Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7 No. Threaded: 3 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: No water sports or fishing is permitted (in the section of Henry's Fork of the Snake River) closest to the campground. HIKING Interpretive trail (foot - wheelchair friendly) - 0.5 miles FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Blowout VISIT DATE: 07/31/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Irwin RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Irwin, ID, take US Rt. 26 east 8.6 miles to a boat ramp sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground, located above and adjacent to the Palisades Reservoir on the northeastern side on a bluff above the reservoir among Aspen and Lodgepole pines. The sites are well shaded with a dense middlestory providing good privacy between camping sites. Some of the sites overlook the reservoir. Only a few of the sites in the campground have tent pads. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 27 through September 7. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day - single $24 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12 Total Sites: 12 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 12 No. Grilles on Sites: 12 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 4 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 48' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at the northern end of the Palisades Reservoir off US Rt. 26 at the Palisades Dam Power Station. There is no fee and no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 0 Comments: The water spigot is a hand pump and is located in the lower section. WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Palisades Reservoir is 1.2 million acres. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Box Canyon VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt. A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Rt. 20 south 3.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 0.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1 mile to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground, located on a canyon rim, is convenient to Henry's Fork of the Snake River. It is a single loop among Lodgepole pine. The understory is grass with fair privacy between camping sites. This is an attractive campground waiting to be discovered. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through September 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $40 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17 Total Sites: 17 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 17 No. Grilles on Sites: 17 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations. One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The other, with potable water and no fee, is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Box Canyon Trail (foot) - 3 miles FISHING - No Comments: Rainbow and Brook trout at the nearby Henry's Fork of the Snake River.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Buffalo VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20, take Rt. 20 south 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,200 ft. The campground, composed of seven loops - A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, is located primarily in Lodgepole pine of various ages. Each loop has some camping sites that either overlook or are adjacent to Buffalo River, which is popular for fishing and family floating. There are communal grey water disposal sites throughout the campground. Loops A and B are the closest to US Rt. 20 where traffic noise is apparent. These two loops also have paved interior roads and parking aprons, some tent pads, numerous pull-throughs and flush toilets. Loop C is the most heavily wooded with electric hook-ups, tent pads and paved parking aprons. Loop D has the least cared-for appearance and gravel parking which create a rustic feel. This loop has vaults and flush toilets which are shared by the campers from Loop C. Loop E, called the Reunion Loop, is for groups and is not included in this survey. Loop F has a pleasant mixture of Aspen and Lodgepole pine with a heavy middlestory providing the best privacy between sites in the campground. This loop also has vaults and flush toilets and paved parking aprons. The sites in Loop G are more open than those found in the other loops. It is closest to the wheelchair friendly fishing dock and is comprised of grass and sagebrush understory and Lodgepole pine. It has a flush toilet and paved parking aprons. Although wildlife is not often seen during the warmer weather, the number and variety of birds is delightful. It is not unusual to find an Osprey perched on a snag across the river from the campground looking for dinner or to spy heron standing at the river's edge. Informal "beater" trails connect the loops and provide access to the river. Nearby lodges provide an excellent opportunity for a cook's night out. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend thrgouh September 22 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - no electric hookups $40 per day - double no electric hookups $26 per day - single electric hookups $52 per day - double electric hookups NOTE: Golden Age/Access Passport not honored on sites with electric hookup. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 105 Total Sites: 105 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 105 No. Grilles on Sites: 105 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 17 No. RV Pull Throughs: 36 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 48' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. There are two RV waste stations. One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The other, with potable water and no fee, is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 25 No. Threaded: 14 Comments: Wheelchair friendly toilets are in Loops A, B, and C. WATER SPORTS - None Comments: Buffalo River is a good family floating river. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow and Brook trout. There is a wheelchair friendly fishing dock adjacent to Loop G.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Buttermilk VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000 UPDATE DATE: 3/22/2019 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt. A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Kilgore-Yale Rd. west 1.9 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 126). Turn left onto Rt. 126 and go 2.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign to campground map board. Continue straight 0.1 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,357 ft. The campground, adjacent to a channel of the Island Lake Reservoir, is composed of two loops - A and B. Loop A is closest to the channel with some sites overlooking it. There are private residences on the other side of the channel. This loop is heavily wooded and provides more shade than that found in Loop B. There is also a dock for mooring boats off Loop A. Loop B has all the pull-throughs with little shade. Although privacy is minimal in this loop, it is quieter because it is further away from the channel. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open week before Memorial Day through September 22 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $27 per day - single with electric hook-up $40 per day - double NOTE: Golden Age/Access Passport not honored on sites with electric hookup Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52 Total Sites: 52 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 52 No. Grilles on Sites: 52 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 1 No. RV Pull Throughs: 41 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 47' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations. One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The other, with potable water and no fee, is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13 No. Threaded: 7 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Island Park Reservoir is 11,000 acres. Courtesy docks are located in Loop A w/o a ramp - used for mooring boats. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Ashton-Island Park Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow and Cutthroat trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Calamity VISIT DATE: 08/03/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Irwin RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Irwin, ID, take US Rt. 26 east 2.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign, crossing over the Palisades Reservoir Dam, and go 1.1 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground, adjacent to northern end of the Palisades Reservoir and located on a mountainside, is composed of three loops - A, B and C. Loops A and B can accommodate RVs and tents with many sites wide enough for a boat trailer. The camping sites in these loops are more open, some of which are terraced with tent pads. Some have a view of Palisades Reservoir. Loop C is restricted to tents and slide-in RVs. It is furthest up the mountainside with some sites having great views of the reservoir. The sites in this loop are heavily wooded - none are in the open. The campground is a boater's paradise, and as a result, it is very popular and full most weekends. It's a good idea to make reservations if camping on a weekend. The campground is loaded with berries, namely huckleberries, raspberries (in Loop C), serviceberries and snowberries. Although overall this is a very nice campground, Loop C is without a doubt the nicest of the three loops. Except for Loop C, privacy between sites is minimal to fair. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: Yes Seasonal Comment: Open May 27 through September 12. One loop open after September 15; no services. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41 Total Sites: 41 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 41 No. Grilles on Sites: 41 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 21' X 45' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station 1 mile west of the campground on US Rt. 26 at the Riverside Park campground (Palisades Dam Power Plant). There is no fee and no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13 No. Threaded: 1 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Palisades Reservoir is 1.2 million acres. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Cave Falls VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ashton RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Ashton, ID, take State Rt. 47 east 5.3 miles to Yellowstone National Park/Cave Falls sign. Turn right at sign and go 18.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: After 5.9 miles, the access road enters Targhee National Forest and becomes Forest Rt. 582 with gravel surface. After 16.7 miles, the road becomes paved again upon entering Wyoming. Overall, access to the campground is on RV friendly roads. GENERAL COMMENTS: fThe elevation is 6,200 ft. NOTE: (1) The campground is physically located in Wyoming; (2) the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 53 miles east of campground, north on US Rt. 89; and (3) the north boundary of Grand Teton National Park is 55 miles east of campground, south on US Rt. 89. The campground, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and Vinegar Hole Wilderness, stretches out along Falls River in a mixture of conifers. Most camping sites overlook the river, which can be heard throughout the campground. The campground has a wilderness feel to it without the inconveniences. A nice day trip is to Cave Falls - 1.1 miles from campground (in Yellowstone National Park). The campground is pack it in, pack it out. Although adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and except to Cave Falls, there is no "instant" motor vehicle access into Yellowstone National Park. Motor vehicle access to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is via Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd. (Forest Rt. 261) to US Rt. 89 - 51.3 miles; figure two hours driving time. This road is a back-country, non-service, single-lane dirt road - have a full tank of gas, a spare tire and changing tools, and potable water. RVs are not recommended. Suggest picking up a map from the Ashton-Island Park Ranger District Office in Ashton, ID. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. There are communal food storage containers provided by the Forest Service. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open June 1 through October 1 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $10 per day - single $20 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23 Total Sites: 23 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 23 No. Grilles on Sites: 23 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 23 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable Comments: The parking aprons are gravel and grass. The pull-through parking aprons are tightly configured. There is an RV waste station located at the north end of Ashton, ID at the Ashton Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No Comments: The campground is convenient to numerous trails in the Yellowstone National Park. FISHING Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Falls VISIT DATE: 07/29/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Swan Valley RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Swan Valley, ID, take US Rt. 26 west 2.9 miles to Falls campground sign (Forest Rt. 076). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 076 (dirt and gravel) and go 2.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,100 ft. The campground is a large single loop through a stand of tall Cottonwoods and is located where Falls Creek joins the Snake River. None of the sites have a view of the river. The camping sites are well spaced, and with the height of the Cottonwoods, shrubs and grass, privacy is very good. Although this section of the river does not offer whitewater sports, it can provide pleasant float trips for the whole family, especially in the autumn under fall colors. NOTE: This campground is actually in the Caribou National Forest, but it is administered by the Palisades Ranger District of the Targhee National Forest. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 22 through September 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day - single $24 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22 Total Sites: 22 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 22 No. Grilles on Sites: 22 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station at the Palisades Dam Power Plant located at the northern end of the Palisades Reservoir off US Rt. 26. There is no fee and no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 6 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Flat Rock VISIT DATE: 08/08/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20, take Rt. 20 north 3.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,400 ft. NOTE: The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is about 24 miles north of campground. The campground is composed of two sections: Lower - A and Upper - B. Section A is on a hillside and is the nearest to Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Some of the campsites in this section overlook the river and are the most open with tent pads. Section B loops through a stand of Lodgepole pine. Most of the sites are shaded with parking aprons larger than the lower section. There are grey water disposal stations and electric hook-ups at some of the sites in this section. The understory is grass and wildflowers. Traffic noise from US Rt. 20 can be distracting. Nature walks are held Saturday evenings; check fee board for locations, time and subject. Boat rentals, showers and laundry available at intersection of S. Big Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through September 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $40 per day - double $26 per day - electric $52 per day - double site w/electric NOTE: Golden Age/Access Passport not honored on sites with electric hookup Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 38 Total Sites: 38 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 38 No. Grilles on Sites: 38 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 9 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt or paved. There is an RV waste station at intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14 No. Threaded: 8 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow and Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: McCoy Creek VISIT DATE: 07/28/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Wyoming REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Alpine RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Alpine, WY, take US Rt. 89 south 2.4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 87). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 87 (gravel) and go 6.7 miles to first section of campground or continue another 0.3 miles to lower or second section. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground is composed of two widely separated sections. The first section is very small (5 camping sites) with heavy middlestory and overstory of mixed conifers and shrubs. The interior road in this section is very tight making it well suited for tenters. The second or lower section of the campground stretches out along the Palisades Reservoir's southwestern shoreline. This section contains all the pull-throughs and boat ramp with most of the camping sites having a view of the reservoir. A heavy middlestory in both sections provides excellent privacy. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. NOTE: The campground is in the Caribou National Forest and physically located in Idaho. It is administered by the Palisades Ranger District, Targhee National Forest. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 27 through September 6 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 2 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14 Total Sites: 16 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 16 No. Grilles on Sites: 5 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 5 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 35' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and grass. The aprons tend to be uneven and eroded. There is an RV waste station in Alpine Junction at the Chevron gas station, intersection of US Rt. 89 and US Rt. 26. There is no fee and no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3 No. Threaded: 0 Comments: The water spigots are hand pumps. WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: The Palisades Reservoir is 1.2 million acres. Although there is sailing, launching a sailboat at the campground's boat ramp could be difficult. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: McCrea Bridge VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt. A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Kilgore-York Rd. west 2.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,353 ft. The campground, located adjacent to an inlet of the Island Park Reservoir, is composed of two loops - A and B. One loop is closer to the reservoir with some sites overlooking the inlet. Lodgepole pine are sparsely scattered throughout the campground. Grass, wildflowers and sagebrush comprise the understory. The camping sites are mostly in the open. The parking aprons in Loop B tend to be longer. There are private residences located across the inlet. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through September 15 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $40 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23 Total Sites: 23 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 23 No. Grilles on Sites: 23 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 5 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations. One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The other, with potable water and no fee, is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Island Park Reservoir is 11,000 acres. Boats can be moored at courtesy docks The reservoir is used for irrigation. During summer months the depth can be reduced considerably. Check with the Ashton-Island Park Ranger District Office for water level. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow and Cutthroat trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Mike Harris VISIT DATE: 08/01/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Teton Basin NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Victor RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Victor, ID, take State Rt. 33 south 3.5 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 350). Turn right after the sign onto Rt. 350 (gravel) and go 0.3 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,200 ft. NOTE: The Granite Entrance to Grand Teton National Park is 22 miles east of campground. The campground is a single loop through a stand of Douglas fir and other conifers. The camping sites are nicely shaded and well spaced providing good privacy. Young Douglas fir, scattered throughout the campground, seem to be waiting for a string of Christmas lights. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 15 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12 Total Sites: 12 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 12 No. Grilles on Sites: 12 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 43' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 0 Comments: The water spigot is a hand pump. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Mikesell Canyon Trail #049 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 8 miles FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Creek VISIT DATE: 08/01/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Teton Basin NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Victor RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Victor, ID, take State Rt. 31 west 6.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,600 ft. The campground stretches up through a stand of mixed conifers as a single lane that loops around near State Rt. 31. An understory of wild roses and other shrubs plus well-spaced camping sites, provide good privacy. Traffic noise from State Rt. 31 is evident throughout the campground. The campground is a nice overnight stop in route to or from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 15 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 10 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 1 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 44' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverside VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Island Park, ID, take US Rt. 20 south 6.2 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 304). Turn at sign onto Rt. 304 and go 0.8 miles to campground on left. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,200 ft. The campground is composed of three loops - A, B and C. Loop A stretches along Henry's Fork of the Snake River with most camping sites adjacent to the river. The parking aprons are paved and there is little shade. Loop B meanders away from the river through a stand of scattered Lodgepole pine. The tables and grilles are on cement pads next to paved parking aprons. Many of the sites are pull-throughs. Loop C has the most rustic camping sites with no cement or pavement to be found. This loop enjoys the most shade, however, from mature pines. The sound of the river can be heard throughout the campground. Firewood is available for a fee. Nature walks are offered on the weekends; check the fee board for subject, time and place. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through September 23 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $40 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 55 Total Sites: 55 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 55 No. Grilles on Sites: 55 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 23 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46' Comments: Some parking aprons are paved and others are gravel. There are two RV waste stations. One, with potable water and no fee, is at the south end of Island Park, ID off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382. The other, with potable water and $5 fee, is located at north end of Ashton, ID in the Ashton Visitor Center. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13 No. Threaded: 9 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverside Park VISIT DATE: 07/30/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Palisades NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Irwin RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Irwin, ID, take US Rt. 26 east 1.5 miles to Palisades Dam Power Plant sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,300 ft. The campground, located near the base of the Palisades Dam at the northern end of the Palisades Reservoir, stretches along the northern bank of the Snake River in open fields dotted with clusters of Cottonwoods and willow shrubs. Being right off US Rt. 26, the campground is good for an overnight stay. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. NOTE: The campground is "owned" by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and administered by the Palisades Ranger District, Targhee National Forest. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 23 through September 23 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $15 per day - single plus $3 per day for electric hookup $30 per day - double plus $3 per day for electric hookup Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30 Total Sites: 30 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 30 No. Grilles on Sites: 30 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 5 No. RV Pull Throughs: 4 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 30' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: The campground is about 1.5 miles from the 1.2 million-acre Palisades Reservoir (and boat ramp) where most water sports are possible. The reservoir is used for irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the summer months. Check with the Palisades Ranger District Office for depth level. HIKING - No FISHING Cutthroat and Brown trout in the Snake River and at the Palisades Reservoir.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Stoddard Creek VISIT DATE: 08/12/2000 UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Dubois NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dubois RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Dubois, ID, take Interstate 15 north 17.4 miles to Exit 184 (Stoddard Creek Area). Turn off at Exit 184, then turn left at stop sign onto Forest Rt. 002. Go 1 mile to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Access to the section on top of the hill is steep. Could be a challenge for large rigs. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,400 ft. The campground has two sections. One section is to the right of the campground entrance along the base of a hill. The camping sites in this section are slightly larger than the second section with cement pads for the table, grilles and tents. The second section is on top of the hill and is composed of one loop and a spur. These sites have a more rustic, less manicured feel. Young Aspen and wallflowers abound in this section. Both sections are shaded by Douglas fir. The understory and middlestory are minimal resulting in little privacy between camping sites. The section at the base of the hill attracts the overnight camper off the Interstate while sites in the hilltop section are most often occupied by the longer-term camper. The nearby 6-mile Stoddard-Van Noy multi-use trail is a popular destination for many of the campers with ATVs. The campground is convenient to I-84 but without all the traffic noise. The nearby community of Spencer to see the local Fire Opals, is a possible day trip. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day through September 23 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $13 per day $26 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19 Total Sites: 19 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 19 No. Grilles on Sites: 19 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 3 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 40' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No Comments: The Stoddard-Van Noy #177 (multi-use) is nearby - 6 miles. Provides access to a network of multi-use trails. FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Teton Canyon VISIT DATE: 08/14/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Teton Basin NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Driggs RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Driggs, ID, at intersection of State Rt. 55/Main St. and Little, take Little east 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Ski Hill Rd. (this road will change name several times but retain "hill" in all the names) and go 7.7 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 009). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 009 (gravel) and go 4.3 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,200 ft. NOTE: (1) Granite Entrance to Grand Teton National Park is 45 miles east of campground; and (2) the campground is physically located in Wyoming. The campground, located at the edge of Jedediah Smith Wilderness and near the backside of the Grand Teton National Park, is a large loop through two very different environments. The first part winds through a very dense Douglas fir grove of trees along the Teton Creek. The area is darkly shaded with little understory away from the creek's bank. The other part or section is in an open field with lots of wildflowers and a few Aspen. The towering cliffs and mountains can be seen only from this section. The scenic setting and two challenging trails that begin next to the campground make this campground one of the more popular in the area. For the drive to the campground, the Grand Teton National Park's three dominating peaks are prominent on the skyline. Equestrian facilities are located 0.1 miles west of the campground with large parking lot, corrals and potable water. Several nice "quiet" rock climbing areas can be found near the campground. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 24 through September 24 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day - single $24 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19 Total Sites: 19 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 19 No. Grilles on Sites: 19 Equestrian Camping: Yes RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 9 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at the Chevron gas station located 0.25 miles north of Driggs, ID (north of airport). The fee is $3 and there is no potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 3 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING North Teton Trail #024 (foot & horse) - 7.8 miles South Teton Trail #027 (foot & horse) - 10.3 miles Accesses Jedediah Smith Wilderness and Grand Teton National Park. FISHING Brook and Yellowstone Cutthroat trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Trail Creek VISIT DATE: 08/01/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Teton Basin NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Victor RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Victor, ID, take State Rt. 33 south 5.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right after sign into campground. NOTE: State Rt. 33 becomes State Rt. 22 when it crosses into Wyoming. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,600 ft. NOTE: The campground is physically located in Wyoming. The campground stretches along Trail Creek and Wyoming State Rt. 22 under large spruce trees and other conifers. Traffic on Rt. 22 is light so the sound of the creek is heard throughout the campground. Several camping sites back up to the creek. The grass understory limits privacy. The campground is a nice overnight stop in route to or from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 24 through September 15 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $12 per day NOTE: Reduced to $6 per day if water source fails. Contact Ranger District Office for additional information. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 10 No. Grilles on Sites: 9 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 7 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5 No. Threaded: 5 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Yellowstone Cutthroat and Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Upper Coffee Pot VISIT DATE: 08/08/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20, take Rt. 20 north 3.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel road and go 1.1 miles to a "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 311). Bear right onto Rt. 311 and go 0.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground stretches along a floatable section of Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Some camping sites are adjacent to the river and all have a view of the river. Most of the sites are in the open with Lodgepole pine providing some shade to sites at either end of the campground. The campground is ideal for anglers who can step from some of the sites into the river or to its bank. The understory is grass and wildflowers and privacy between camping sites is minimal. Nature walks are held Saturday evenings; check fee board for locations, time and subject. Boat rentals, showers and laundry available at intersection of S. Big Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 23 through September 29 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - no electric hookups $26 per day - single, electric hookups $52 per day - double, electric hookups Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 7 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14 Total Sites: 14 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 14 No. Grilles on Sites: 14 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 8 No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 46' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station with potable water, available for a fee, at intersection of S Ave. and US Rt. 20. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 3 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Coffee Pot Rapids Trail (foot) - 2 miles FISHING Rainbow and Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Warm River VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000 UPDATE DATE: 9/24/2020 STATE: Idaho REGION: Intermountain RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ashton RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Ashton, ID, take State Rt. 47 east 8.2 miles to campground sign. Bear right and go 0.4 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,200 ft. The campground, divided into two family sections which are separated by a small bridge, stretches out along a shore of the Warm River. A group area is located between the two sections where a number of tent sites are also located. The first section has older, larger trees (Weeping willows), gravel aprons, and a gentle slopping bank. The second section, located above the river, has little shade, paved aprons, and tables and grilles anchored in cement. The campground's appearance is manicured with nicely trimmed lawns and trees. The Warm River is a gentle flowing river providing excellent float or tubing activities for the whole family. There are several hiking trails nearby with the Upper and Lower Mesa Falls available for a day trip. All the tent sites are walk-ins. While the majority of the tent sites are located near the group area, there are some that are more secluded and private in the second section. Most of the camping sites are either adjacent to or overlook the river. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open 1st weekend in May through September 29 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day - single $40 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 13 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16 Total Sites: 29 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 29 No. Grilles on Sites: 29 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 1 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46' Comments: There are paved and gravel parking aprons. There is an RV waste station located at the north end of Ashton, ID at the Ashton Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: No Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: No Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: The Warm River is 52 degrees year-round and is a nice family floating river. HIKING The Railroad Right of Way Trail #001 (foot & horse) - 3 miles FISHING Rainbow and Cutthroat trout - there is a wheelchair friendly fishing dock




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