The Big Piney Ranger District hosts a wide variety of cultural and natural history, recreational opportunities, timber, range, mineral reserves, and wildlife. It contains 449,000 acres of snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and clear mountain lakes and streams. The district maintains 300 miles of system trails, 25 permitted summer and fall outfitters, 11 summer homes and one developed campground.
10418 South US Highway 189
P.O. Box 218
Big Piney, WY 83113
307-276-5800
Fax 307-276-5203
Office hours:8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
The Blackrock Ranger District is comprised mostly of the Teton Wilderness. It borders Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. It is home to the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and the Continental Divide.
Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the summer season. Campgrounds and dispersed campsites are often filling by late morning or mid-day. People planning to camp will need to be flexible with their choice of locations. More information can be found on this interactive StoryMap: Successful Camping in Jackson and Blackrock Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest(hyperlink to http://arcg.is/1LuC95)
The Jackson Ranger District offers an incredible abundance of recreation areas and activities to choose from for all visitors. From internationally recognized skiing to world-famous fishing to wildlife watching, the variety is endless. The District contains the Gros Ventre Wilderness, hundreds of miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers including the famous Snake River, and many more areas that are all amazing. Because of the large variety and expanse of options, we have tried to make it easier for you to find and choose a place to recreate by breaking the Jackson Ranger District down into ten different areas, each providing more detailed information about specific trailheads, river access, camping and more. Click on any of these ten general areas listed below and then search through the activities listed on the Area's webpage to learn more. For a map of these ten recreation areas on the Jackson Ranger District click here.
Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the summer season. Campgrounds and dispersed campsites are often filling by late morning or mid-day. People planning to camp will need to be flexible with their choice of locations. More information can be found on this interactive StoryMap: Successful Camping in Jackson and Blackrock Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest(hyperlink to http://arcg.is/1LuC95)
Jackson Ranger District
25 Rosencrans Lane
P.O. Box 1689
Jackson, WY 83001
307-739-5400
Fax: 307-739-5450
Shadow Mountain road network- the following designated FS roads are open for motorized use between May 1 through November 31 annually. These roads are lightly maintained gravel and dirt roads which during wet conditions that can be difficult to travel on (caution advised). 30340, 30340B, 30340C, 30340D, 30344, 30350 (exception June 1 - Nov 30), 30352
North Shadow Mountain OHV Trail System-
This area offers over 11 miles open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches width between June 1st through November 30th. This area is characterized by heavily timbered routes interspersed with small meadows and narrow gorges, as well as high ridgelines with spectacular views of the Gros Ventre Mountains and the Teton Range in nearby Grand Teton National Park. This trail system can be accessed by two trailheads along the north side of Shadow Mountain off of the Shadow Mountain Road- Rd #30340. Riders with a valid drivers license can access an additional 8 miles of roads open to all vehicles in the Shadow Mountain Area. (Caution: Unlicensed OHV's are not allowed on roads in Grand Teton National Park.)
Upper North Shadow Mountain Trailhead- Located 25 miles northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming along the Gros Ventre Road (Rd#34100)
Lower North Shadow Mountain Trailhead- Located 24 miles northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming along the Gros Ventre Road (Rd#34100). Note: Accesses OHV trail system via 1 mile of Shadow Mountain Road (Rd #30340) and best for parking large trailers.
Ditch Cr Road Area- Roads #30350 and #30352 can be ridden by licensed OHV riders between the dates of June 1st and November 30th. No motorized trails are located in the Ditch Cr Area. (Caution: OHV's are not allowed on the western part of the Ditch Cr Road--#30350 which begins within Grand Teton National Park.
The Willow Creek Area offers some great backcountry exploring for hiking, horse-back riding, hunting and biking. Willow Creek itself is a Wild and Scenic River, having protection for it's water quality, flows and historic and scenic values far into the future.
