Welcome to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Curlew National Grassland
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders. This Forest is also home to the Curlew National Grassland. The spectacular scenery of the Forest is easily reached 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.
COVID-19 Status
The majority of our offices are operating virtually until further notice. Most employees are teleworking. However, continuing our service to you during this time is very important. We are ready and available to help you! Please contact us at: 208-557-5900 for immediate assistance.
We also encourage you to follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. For more information about how the Forest Service is responding to COVID-19, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates.
To see a full list of proposed Forest opening dates on the Caribou-Targhee National, please see this PDF.
The local Idaho Master Naturalist program volunteered over 250 hours of service in 2019 and 2020 to help the U.S. Forest Service monitor wildlife populations. Initiated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the program aims to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to actively assist in stewardship over Idaho’s natural environment.
Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through recreation.gov until December 31. Details regarding how to cut and height restrictions may be found at recreation.gov. Search for Caribou-Targhee National Forest Christmas Tree Permit.
Calling all U.S. 4th graders! Did you know you can earn a free pass to explore thousands of America's federal lands and water with your family and friends? Check out this cool program.
The fourth and final year of the Tincup Creek Stream Restoration Project is underway. Initiated in 2017, the large-scale, multi-phased project will improve ecosystem function.
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