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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest offers a vast landscape of diverse recreational opportunities, from rugged backcountry adventures to family-friendly campgrounds. Whether you're looking to hike through scenic alpine meadows, fish in pristine mountain lakes, or enjoy a quiet night under the stars, the forest has something for everyone.

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Al Taylor Cabin
Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Al Taylor Cabin is located adjacent to Steel Creek near the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors come to this area for its beautiful scenery and solitude.The cabin is…

Alaska Basin
Site Open
Alsaka Basin is a beautiful high elevation basin that holds a few lakes with amazing views. It's a favorite for hikers that want to do the "up and over" into Grand Teton National Park.

Albert Moser Campground
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Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping
Albert Moser Campground is situated on the banks of the Cub River about nine miles from Preston, Idaho. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, the campground is just off Cub…

Aldous Lake
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Aldous Lake is a great family hike.  Dense forests, beautiful Ching Creek, wildlife and great fishing combine to make this a trip the kids will never forget.  The trail passes through shady woods…

Alpine Boat Landing
Site Open
Water Activities
Located two miles west of Alpine, Wyoming on the south side of Highway 26 just before the bridge crossing the South Fork Snake River.  Area is located near the southeast end of Palisades…

Alpine North Loop Campground
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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
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…

Ashton Reservoir
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Ashton Reservoir, located just north of Ashton along Henry's Fork of the Snake River, provides excellent trout fishing, water skiing, and canoeing. There is a power plant at the dam just west of…

Ashton/Island Park RD
Site Open
Winter Sports Biking Hiking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Recreation opportunities abound on the 700,000 acre Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. Fishing, camping, floating, sightseeing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the most…
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