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Welcome to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
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This forest is also home to the Curlew National Grassland. The spectacular scenery of the forest is easily accessible from highways, byways and back doors. The bond between forest and community spans generations through family activities such as camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and riding off-highway vehicles. During the winter, the forest offers vast expanses of untracked powder.
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Explore the Forest
Looking to explore the Caribou-Targhee National Forest? With so many places to go and things to do, there is no end to the adventure.
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About the Forest
What's happening on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest? Learn about the area and read the current news releases and the past news archives.
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Fire Information
Fire is a part of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest landscape and has been for thousands of years. For current fire information, restrictions, and wildfire updates, visit the links below.
Perscribed Fire Press Releases
InciWeb - Incident Information System
To report a wildfire, call (208) 524-7600
Recent News
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Ashton/Island Park Ranger District to Conduct Winter Prescribed Fires
Release Date: Feb 2, 2023
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Caribou-Targhee NF Now Accepting Applications for Resource Advisory Council
Release Date: Jan 26, 2023
Features
Firefighters to continue prescribed fire operations in Teton Canyon
Burning operations went well on Saturday, October 15. Close to 100 acres were treated in sagebrush and aspen stands. Ignition operations will resume Tuesday October 18 and continue into November as conditions allow. Ignitions will be performed using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and heli-torch with numerous support crews on site. This project will improve wildlife habitat and manage forest vegetation. Updates will be posted to the Forest’s Facebook page at USFSCaribouTarghee.
East Mink Creek Corridor Project
The Great American Outdoors Act gives the USDA Forest Service new opportunities to deliver benefits to the American public through major investments in recreation infrastructure, public lands access, and land and water conservation. These investments improve outdoor recreation and contribute to economic growth and job creation in rural America.
Spotlights
PALISADES RANGER DISTRICT APPLIES FOR RECREATIONAL GRANTS
The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest will be submitting grant applications to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR).
Rockhounding on the Forest
A limited collection of rocks and minerals for personal use is allowed on the Forest. Click here for a rockhounding brochure.
Using beavers to improve our Environment
Using beavers to improve our environment – the GYCC completes its Beaver Restoration Assessment Tool (BRAT)
Cruising Timber on the Palisades District
Timber and fuel crews were out cruising timber this spring in preparation for a possible sale.