Caribou-Targhee National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Minnetonka Cave, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Minnetonka Cave in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho (courtesy, Wikimedia)
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Tips

By Brian Kevin
  • The Big Hole Range southeast of Rexburg is the primary off-road playground in Targhee. Follow Heise Road upstream along the Snake River to access more than 40 miles of ATV trails via the Burns Creek Drainage. Routes include a rugged drive across the spine of the range, topping out near 9,000 feet on Garns Mountain.
  • Access the Big Holes from the east at several points along the Victor-Cedron-Bates Road west of Driggs and Victor. Follow the Mahogany Ridge for five miles to reach the 8,700-foot peak of Red Mountain and see the southern half of the Teton Valley unfold like a great green quilt.
  • South of Victor, Highway 31 (arbitrarily) separates the Big Holes from the Snake River Range. Most of the northern Snake River Range is closed to motor vehicles—except for a 30-mile web of canyons and gulches southwest of Fourth of July Peak. Head south on Forest Road 253 for access.
  • The Snake River Road branches off from Highway 26 west of the river near Swan Valley. Follow it upstream toward Palisades Reservoir to find multiple forest roads that access a network of motorized trails through mellow western foothills.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Overview

The Targhee is a national forest of contrasts. Its more than three million acres encompass semi-desert; sagebrush-dotted, arid land; and house timbered highlands and peaks rising over 10,000 feet. And don't forget the abundance of streams, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and two wilderness areas. The forest is located mostly in Idaho, with a small portion in Wyoming, and it borders Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Read More

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Hotels

Elk Lake Resort

5200 Elk Lake Rd.
Lima, MT 59739 Map

Distance: 18.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0
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AmericInn Rexburg

1098 Golden Beauty Drive
Rexburg, ID 83440 Map

Distance: 53.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Teton Mountain View Lodge

510 Egbert Avenue
Tetonia, ID 83422 Map

Distance: 48.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions

Grand Targhee Resort

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3300 E. Ski Hill Rd.
Alta, Wyoming 83414

Distance: 54.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Best known for its ski and snowboard adventures, the Grand Targhee Resort is just as exciting in... Read More
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Mesa Falls

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Along the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, 16 miles northeast of Ashton
1405 Hollipark Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401

Distance: 29.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The pounding waters at magical Mesa Falls tumble from 110 feet and 85 feet in a peaceful forest setting. It's an easy hike to the falls along one of several well-marked paths.... Read More
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Teton Flood Museum

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51 N. Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440

Distance: 51.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Movies, photographs, and memorabilia commemorate the 1976 Teton Dam disaster. The museum's displays also focus on pioneer life, industry, and war times.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field 251.2 map
Salt Lake City International Airport 259.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Distance (mi.)
West Yellowstone Yellowstone Airport 16.5 map
Jackson Hole Airport 69.1 map
Idaho Falls Fanning Field 77.2 map

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