Caribou National Forest

If you consider yourself a jack of all trades, Porcupine Campground is the first place you should pitch a tent. Located in St. Charles Canyon, this area is the ideal spot for just about every activity under the sun. Jet ski, boat, or swim around the expansive waters, then bring your camera for some stunning wildlife photos. With fishing, hunting, Read more...

Located on Eightmile Creek, Cold Springs Campground is a humble abode that puts you in a prime spot for some ridiculously good river and stream fishing. It’d also be blasphemous not to check out the Soda Springs Geyser. You may remember it as a landmark in the old computer game Oregon Trail. Read more...

How does some good old fashioned peace and quiet sound right about now? We’re guessing not too bad. Find this and so much more at Montpelier Canyon Campground. Nestled right next to Montpelier Creek, home to some great fishing and shaded by wispy willows, this is one picturesque spot in Montana’s gorgeous Caribou National Forest. Sites are car fri Read more...

Pack your bonnet and apron, it's time to go-a huckleberry pickin'. With fishing and hunting on the agenda as well, Summit View Campground gives credence to the idea of really living off the land. Grab your sketch pad and draw some pictures of the wildlife and towering forest trees, where multiple paths open a gateway to instant beauty. With an amp Read more...

Gravel Creek Campground is a small, quiet spot for camping surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. You’ll be over 30 miles from Soda Springs, Idaho, so stock up on groceries and other essentials before heading to camp! There is no water at this site, so come prepared. Read more...

Mill Canyon Campground is a small, remote campground ideal for campers looking for a few days of seclusion. The campground sits between Mill Creek and a dense forest, and Blackfoot River is nearby. Bring your fishing pole and see if you can catch your dinner!Read more...

Meet me at the bar… Pine Bar! You’ll have to BYOB to this small, quiet campground in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Anglers will want to bring your fishing supplies for the nearby rivers and streams. There are lots of trails nearby for hiking, biking, and equestrians, so get out there and explore!Read more...

Get real cozy at Clear Creek Guard Station, just 20 miles NE of Montpelier, Idaho, at the intersection of Crow Creek and Clear Creek. The one-room cabin, built by the Young Adult Conservation Corps in 1980, fits 15 people and provides three single beds (no bedding included), so do the math and pack accordingly. A wood stove keeps the cabin toasty Read more...

Picture this, a cabin in a meadow full of wildflowers, moose, elk ,and deer, surrounded by towering conifer trees and the jagged limestone and dolomite peaks of the Bear River Range. Oh and Eight Mile creek runs nearby where you can fish or hunt game and game birds. If that sounds like paradise, take the short drive from Soda Springs to Eight Mile Read more...

James J. Johnson served as ranger of the Georgetown Ranger District from 1907-1913, and did something cool enough to have Johnson Guard Station named after him, where you can camp year round. Tucked away in a meadow in between the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster subrange in southeastern Idaho, this place is an outdoor activity lover’s paradise. Read more...

Whether you preferred to “caulk the wagon and float” or “ford the river,” you’ll love camping at Stump Creek Guard Station even if you didn’t play Oregon Trail as a kid and have no idea what we’re talking about. This camping cabin is located along what was once the Lander Cutoff for the Oregon Trail and you can still see wagon ruts cut into the so Read more...

Drive your car or snowmobile to the Diamond Creek Guard Station, a little house on the prairie that will quickly win you over with its local variety of charismatic mega fauna (ever seen a moose? How about a pronghorn?). Mountain views, big game, and miles and miles of nearby trails for hiking, skiing, biking, or snowmobiling mean there’s never a l Read more...

Tincup Campground is a small, remote campground in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Anglers will want to bring your fishing supplies and try your luck at catching dinner. The town of Alpine, Wyoming is over 15 miles away, so stock up on all your groceries and supplies before you head out to camp!Read more...

Paris Springs Campground isn't located in France, but you may feel like royalty on this resplendent site. Don your best britches and hunt with your party for game both big and small. You'll enjoy the shady stroll along the aspen trees and the perfume of wildflowers while exploring atop your noble steed. Paddle or swim along the shores of Bear Lake Read more...

Make like “Caribou Jack” and trek it to the Caribou Mountain Guard Station. Nowadays we have a few more transportation options than the local legend who discovered gold in the area in 1870, so pick your poison and drive, snowmobile, ski, or hike to the guard station which is nestled into some mixed conifers at the edge of a meadow. Caribou Mountai Read more...

We're pretty sure Adventure is St. Charles Campground's second middle name. Bring your scuba gear and explore the depths of the waters, or just swim around with a good old-fashioned nose plug. Hunting of all stripes and fishing will round out any carnivorous cravings. Paddle around in a canoe and listen to the gentle sounds of surrounding wildlife Read more...

Looking for a sweet group site to fit each and everyone? Davis Canyon Campground is one big group site perfect for a weekend (or two) away from the busyness of regular life. Take it easy and soak up those camping vibes, or venture out into the nearby hiking and biking trails. Up for something more? This campground is just a short drive from Minnet Read more...

Pick your berries and eat them too, at Scout Mountain Campground. This place takes camping to the next level with rock climbing opportunities, berry picking, and mountain views that are more than worth the hike or mountain bike ride. Blue sky above and green pine forest below make Scout Mountain as camera-worthy as they come. Read more...

Located on the banks of Cub River, the gurgling stream of Willow Flat Campground will soon be whispering your name. Start by swimming in the crisp waters, then ride a horse or bike around one of the many multi-purpose trails. After you hunt for some fowl, snag a fish in the waters, or pick some berries nearby for dessert. All the lush scenery arou Read more...

A partially shaded camp, North Fork Overflow Campground sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. It can be used a group tent camping area and is perfect for exploring the Minnetonka Cave. There you’ll find a half-mile of stalactites, stalagmites and banded travertine in nine different rooms. Guided tours are available. Read more...

At Cloverleaf Campground, you are welcome to set up camp in a van down by the river, or at least on the banks of the St. Charles Creek and North Fork. The canyon setting features pine and aspen trees, summer wildflowers, and is home to some solid cutthroat trout fishing. Nearby Bear Lake provides even more fishing, along with even more opportuniti Read more...

Marijuana Flat Campground is about nine miles drive from Preston. Yeah, the same town Preston in Napoleon Dynamite. Call up Pedro, Summer, and Deb and make it a weekend of showing off your sweet nunchuck skills and catching a delicious bass in the Cub River. Uncle Rico’s already waiting for you there, filming himself throwing a football. Read more...

Cabin camping at Cub River Guard Station! Situated on the banks of the Cub River at 6,000 feet, the station was first established in 1907. Bunk up any time of year. Drive in in the summer, and explore the many hiking, biking, horse and off-road trails in the area. Fly-fish for trout, go hunting, or just stop and smell the wildflowers. In the winte Read more...

For quiet forest camping right in the heart of Caribou National Forest, check out Emigration Campground. With amenities a’plenty and lots of activities to boot, you’ll be sure to find loads of ways to keep yourself occupied if good old fashioned relaxing isn’t your cup of tea. Sites are partially shaded below groves of aspens and pines, and beside Read more...

Got a hankering for some outdoor exploring? Pitch yo’ tent at Albert Moser Campground and get access to hiking, biking, and fishing all within arms reach. Spend your days wandering through the cottonwoods and nights roasting some ‘mallows under the starry starry sky. Read more...

Pebble Creek Guard Station sits at the base of Bonneville Peak, enjoying some sweet mountain scenery and fresh forest air. Check out the nearby beaver pond for some good fishing and swimming, or hit the trails and explore. This is a popular hunting spot during the warmer months and turns into a snowmobile playground in the winter. If you do decide Read more...

If you’re looking for a landing pad for your next outdoor party, Big Springs Campground is where it’s at! One campsite holds up to 175 peeps. Loop A provides shade from the gorgeous Douglas fir trees and Loop B is situated beneath aspen, which is a bit more sunny. Through the grounds, wildflowers, and berries are beautiful and ripe for plucking. H Read more...

If you like your activities year-round, the Montpelier area is the place for you. The Egan Basin Guard Station is a great place to camp in the rugged backcountry, located in a meadow full of summertime wildflowers among mixed conifers and aspens. Near the Utah border in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, enjoy a wide range of summertime activiti Read more...

Just north of the Idaho and Utah border, Beaver Creek Campground offers some legit hiking opportunities under a dense forest cover. Visitors can also try their hands at river and stream fishing. Visit Minnetonka Market in the tiny nearby town of St. Charles for groceries and supplies. The town has under 200 full-time residents. Read more...

No matter how big or small your group, Third Creek Campground’s pavilion has got you covered, literally. Pick berries as you hike the nearby trails, and rest your belly ache by the banks of the reservoir. Enjoy bird watching by day and stargazing by night; the sky is big but never empty here at Third Creek. Read more...

Believe it or not, Malad Summit Guard Station is located just 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho. Enjoy excellent forest and high country views from the front porch of the secluded one-room cabin and keep your eye out for the local bears, wolves, moose, and more. Mill Creek runs right by the cabin where you can fish for some small brook trout or head Read more...

If you’re looking for small grounds and big relaxation, Malad Summit Campground is your spot. Sitting pretty next to Mill Creek, the waters offer excellent rainbow trout fishing! Towering Maple Trees and Douglas Firs decorate the lands, making your hiking, biking, and horse trailing shaded and lush. Seven are single sites, and one fits 125 of your Read more...

Bring the whole gang to Mink Creek Group Campground for a quick dip of wilderness right off Bannock Highway. Whether you’re seeking a quiet spot for some team bonding and a long game of human knot, or just a weekend family reunion, Mink Creek has plenty of Earth and sky to accomodate hikers, anglers, bird watchers, and ATVers alike. Read more...

Located southeast of Malad City, Dry Canyon Campground is the kind of place that will enable you to let go of any anxious thoughts that have been plaguing you. Instead, set your intentions on hiking or horseback riding through miles of trails in the area. Every year in June, Malad City celebrates its rich heritage at the Malad Valley Welsh Festiva Read more...

Not sure what a “warming hut" is? Don’t sweat it! Big Springs is just a fully enclosed, concrete-floored facility where up to 200 people can gather at picnic tables and wood-burning stoves when the weather turns cool. Located in the always popular Island Park, just 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana, the warming hut isn’t the only thing w Read more...