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United States Department of Agriculture Forest and Picnicking on the Service

Intermountain Region National Forests of Ogden, Utah Southern & Western Wyoming

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Salmon MONTANA 93

55 95 Challis 20 14 93 21 15 20

20 26 Jackson Boise Idaho Falls 20 20 84 Pocatello 189 86 30 Twin Falls Big Piney

93 Montpelier 189 WYOMING 84 15 Kemmerer 80 UTAH 30 30

Ogden 80 Evanston

THE NATIONAL FORESTS America’s Great 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 4 Outdoors 1 in your multiple-use National partners in seeing that the National This Land is Your Land Forests. Forests fulfi ll and magnify the intent This guide is provided as an wildernesses, adventure, solitude, For those who prefer a less of their creation. Your partnership introduction to the the camping and scenery enough to saturate your robust trip, how about a scenic drive, decrees the right to enjoy, but not and picnicking opportunities in the aesthetic cravings. photography excursion, bird watch- destroy, any facet of the National National Forests of the Intermoun- A National Forest is more than ing, or a picnic? All these experi- Forest. tain Region. More detailed infor- trees and camping, , fi shing, ences–and more–await you. Forest Supervisors, District mation can be obtained from each and . You can enjoy the Woodcutting, a popular family Rangers, their staffs, and volunteers, National Forest offi ce listed. Two magnifi cence of the mountains; the outing in the Intermountain Region, live and work in the National Forests. key documents that you may wish serenity of the wilderness; the thrill starts early in the summer and con- They will answer your questions, to request are the “National Forest of skiing and kayaking; the miracles tinues through the fall. Contact your serve your needs when you visit a Visitor Map” and the “Travel Map” of spring fl owers, baby animals, and local Ranger District for information National Forest, and dedicate them- for the Forest you are interested in. majestic big game; the sound of and a woodcutting permit. selves to protecting these lands–your These suggestions only scratch lands. So, as part owner in this public The Intermountain Region birds; a camping trip; and the fun of the surface. When you play in a resource, you are challenged to pro- of the Forest Service encompasses a summer picnic in your National National Forest, let your imagination tect and use wisely all facets of your National Forests in Utah, Nevada, Forest–the Land of Many Uses. lead you to exciting (and safe) adven- National Forests. southern Idaho, western Wyoming, So, leave your stress behind tures in the out-of-doors. and parts of Colorado and Cali- and spend time with nature. In a Roads take you and bring you fornia. This Region boasts rugged few hours from any place in the back from far-fl ung corners of your mountains, fertile valleys, rivers, des- Intermountain Region you can pull National Forests. Every road serves erts, varied wildlife, campgrounds, into a National Forest campground. Pitch your tent and spend a great many users. Some roads invite you get-away weekend fi shing for the to enter the Forest while others, TREAD LIGHTLY! big ones or dabbling a hook in the closed after timber hauling, mineral stream, swimming, canoeing, and extraction, or other uses, ask you not I Pledge to TREAD LIGHTLY on cooking over a campfi re. to intrude. Often times these roads public and private lands by: You want to go farther from are closed to provide privacy and civilization? Space for protection for animals. In the spring- T raveling only where motorized is almost limitless. Please consult time, wild mothers prefer to give vehicles are permitted and never Forest Service maps and handouts birth to their young away from the blazing my own trail. for information on where to go and prying eyes of humans. Sometimes, R especting the rights of hikers, how to get there. the fl owers and grasses need to grow skiers, campers, and others to Feeling adverturesome? White untrampled by visitors. Closed roads enjoy their activities undisturbed. water river running, big game hunt- invite you to explore on foot rather E ducating myself by obtaining travel ing, winter camp outs and sports, than in your vehicle. maps and regulations from public mountain climbing, and horseback As stewards of the National agencies, complying with signs and riding are challenges to be explored Forests, heed the “closed-road” barriers, and asking owners’ per- IDAHO signs, but follow and enjoy the mission to cross private property. open roads as they beckon you to A voiding streams, lakeshores, mead- outdoor adventures. Remember, ows, muddy roads and trails, steep ARCO 102 Tread Lightly, protect the earth, and hillsides, wildlife, and livestock. BLACKFOOT 45 59 BOISE 210 189 248 have fun! D riving responsibly to protect the BONNERS FERRY 582 489 539 465 Each generation becomes the environment and preserve oppor- BUHL 109 126 153 119 584 custodian rather than the absolute tunities to enjoy my vehicle on wild BURLEY 53 144 97 163 628 56 owner of National Forest resources, lands. BUTTE, MT 278 235 234 425 330 360 331 and each generation has the obliga- CALDWELL 235 214 273 25 471 149 188 448

CHEYENNE, WY 531 587 529 741 980 636 585 650 765 CHEYENNE, WY tion to pass this inheritance on

COEUR D’ALENE 535 446 492 389 79 507 552 285 394 935 COEUR D’ALENE intact. You and the Forest Service are

GOODING 116 100 158 102 567 42 69 335 127 647 491 GOODING

GRANGEVILLE 408 388 446 198 267 317 361 290 204 939 191 300 GRANGEVILLE HAILEY HAILEY 151 76 135 141 545 85 100 312 AMERICAN FALLS 162 ARCO BLACKFOOT BOISE 663 BONNERS FERRY BUHL 493 BURLEY BUTTE,MONTANA 60 CALDWELL 344

IDAHO FALLS 72 67 28 257 512 180 124 208 282 520 465 167 450 144 IDAHO FALLS

JEROME 95 101 139 112 577 30 48 336 141 626 501 22 310 61 169 JEROME LEWISTON 480 460 518 270 196 389 433 335 276 985 119 372 72 412 496 382 LEWISTON

McCALL 317 297 355 107 358 226 270 381 123 848 282 210 91 247 364 219 163 McCALL MALAD CITY 83 138 80 292 618 170 135 313 317 501 571 182 490 222 107 177 562 383 MALAD CITY

MONTPELIER 114 169 111 323 649 217 166 344 348 408 602 240 521 256 138 208 593 441 94 MONTPELIER MOSCOW 513 493 551 303 162 422 466 359 309 1009 86 405 105 444 529 415 34 196 595 626 MOSCOW

NAMPA 226 205 264 20 480 140 179 440 9 757 403 118 211 157 273 128 283 120 308 339 316 NAMPA

OROFINO 464 443 502 254 237 372 416 294 259 944 160 356 56 395 454 366 42 147 546 577 75 266 OROFINO

PAYETTE 268 248 306 58 437 177 221 460 34 797 365 160 170 200 315 171 242 104 350 381 275 42 226 PAYETTE

POCATELLO 25 81 24 234 561 133 77 257 259 507 514 140 432 158 51 119 504 341 58 89 537 250 488 292 POCATELLO

PORTLAND, OR 638 618 677 430 461 546 588 654 404 1168 384 531 426 572 680 544 353 490 709 750 386 412 374 376 662 OR PORTLAND,

PRESTON 93 148 91 302 628 201 146 324 327 454 581 208 500 225 118 188 573 409 37 46 605 318 540 361 68 732 PRESTON

RENO, NV 542 563 585 425 862 459 491 798 408 946 785 489 599 524 611 468 670 525 608 654 700 405 654 429 566 588 624 RENO, NEVADA

REXBURG 99 87 55 276 507 207 151 203 301 511 460 180 445 163 27 188 491 383 134 165 524 292 449 335 77 705 144 639 REXBURG

RUPERT 50 146 94 165 630 63 8 327 189 581 553 71 363 106 121 50 435 272 132 163 468 180 418 223 74 594 142 497 148 RUPERT

SALMON 231 138 187 252 351 264 282 146 277 667 304 238 289 186 161 240 335 359 267 298 368 268 293 310 210 592 277 702 156 284 SALMON

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 167 241 184 336 729 238 177 413 362 428 687 249 533 283 210 220 606 450 100 150 639 354 597 391 161 770 106 518 236 175 379 UT LAKE CITY, SALT

SANDPOINT 556 463 512 434 33 551 596 303 438 953 46 535 234 513 486 547 163 325 591 622 129 445 213 405 535 428 602 830 481 598 324 689 SANDPOINT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 765 786 808 648 972 682 714 1002 631 1169 897 712 822 747 834 691 861 748 831 877 891 628 878 652 789 641 847 223 862 720 925 741 940 SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SPOKANE, WA 572 475 528 379 109 502 533 314 386 964 33 486 182 521 502 495 109 276 599 630 84 393 151 354 504 340 614 784 497 544 330 700 72 868 SPOKANE, WA

SUN & KETCHUM 163 88 147 153 528 97 116 324 174 676 481 72 352 12 156 74 424 259 234 268 457 169 407 212 170 580 237 535 175 118 176 296 501 759 511 KETCHUM & VALLEY SUN

TWIN FALLS 93 110 137 128 594 16 40 346 153 620 517 35 327 70 164 14 399 236 175 206 432 144 366 187 117 556 185 453 191 47 248 222 562 676 507 82 TWIN FALLS WALLACE 487 394 443 413 127 519 537 238 418 886 49 493 215 447 417 495 158 306 522 553 127 425 175 385 465 434 532 813 412 539 255 622 94 946 83 432 503 WALLACE

WEISER 282 261 320 72 424 191 235 446 47 810 347 174 157 212 329 184 229 90 364 395 262 56 212 14 306 400 374 442 348 237 324 412 391 665 342 225 200 371 WEISER W. YELLOWSTONE, MT 181 169 147 358 481 289 233 148 383 500 433 262 436 245 109 270 481 465 216 247 514 374 444 417 159 784 226 720 82 230 238 315 450 943 464 257 273 385 430

2 Become a National Wildfi res: We Can’t Stop Them Use the Forest Volunteer National The Forest Service is looking Without Your Help for volunteers and has opportuni- Recreation ties for almost everyone – retirees, Reservation professionals, housewives, students, Carelessness – Wildland and young people, as well as service “Enemy #1.” Each year, the Service clubs and organizations. If you like number of wildfi res increase. Why? people and care about our country’s Because forest users–well meaning (NRRS) for natural resources, the Forest Service people–haven’t been careful when needs your time and talents. fi re danger is high. You can be a some Forest Some volunteers work full- part of the fi re prevention team by Service time for several months, while knowing a few facts, and following others donate a few hours a day each a few simple rules: Recreation week, or contribute a “one time” service. Students may volunteer to ● Don’t throw burning Sites objects–like cigarettes or matches– earn college credits through a col- Selected camp sites through- from any vehicle. lege-approved Intern program. out the Intermountain and other The Forest Service and the Forest Service Regions are avail- ● Parking over dry grass may volunteer negotiate an agreement able for reservation. Campground cause a fi re. Hot exhaust pipes, stating what responsibilities and reservations may be made by catalytic converters, and muffl ers benefi ts have been agreed upon. All phone at 1-877-444-6777 or are as dangerous as a match. volunteers are covered by the Federal TDD 1-877-833-6777, or on Tort Claims Act and the Federal line at www.reserveusa.com. ● When you camp or walk Worker’s Compensation Act. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Over the phone, operators If you are interested in prohibits discrimination in all its programs and through wildland areas, follow fi re activities on the basis of race, color, national will either take your reservation safety rules. Above all, never leave becoming a Forest Service volun- origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political for a specifi c site or help you fi nd beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family any fi re until it is completely out. teer, please contact a local Forest status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all a site to your liking. A user fee Service offi ce. You may also access programs.) Persons with disabilities who require and service charge can be made alternative means for communication of program ● Learn the facts about fi res: our volunteer directory on our web information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) via major credit card or check. site at: www.fs.fed.us/r4/volunteer/ should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at how they start, what conditions (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). Contact the Forest Service index.html. favor them. To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, or NRRS for more information Director, Offi ce of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, and to learn which facilities are Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, ● Don’t start any fi re when the SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) included in this service. 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal fi re danger is high. opportunity provider and employer. On a hot, dry day, two seconds of WYOMING carelessness could destroy trees, brush, animals, homes, and lives. IT BASIN 308 COULD HAPPEN TO YOU . . . BUFFALO 411 120 STOP AND THINK! CASPER 353 194 112 CHEYENNE 436 372 290 178 CODY 247 61 182 214 393 DOUGLAS 403 244 162 50 129 264 DUBOIS 155 196 256 198 346 203 248 EVANSTON 120 343 403 326 357 364 375 276

GILLETTE 481 190 70 136 242 250 113 325 461 GILLETTE

GLENROCK 378 218 136 24 158 239 30 223 350 143 GLENROCK

GREEN RIVER 165 272 332 240 271 293 290 205 86 376 265 GREEN RIVER

GREYBULL 300 8 128 201 380 53 251 204 351 198 226 280 GREYBULL GUERNSEY GUERNSEY 464 305 223 111 98 325 62 309 AFTON BASIN 393 BUFFALO CASPER 175 CHEYENNE CODY 91 DOUGLAS DUBOIS 307 EVANSTON 312

JACKSON 69 238 341 284 432 177 334 86 190 411 308 190 231 395 JACKSON Thanks,

KEMMERER 96 293 353 288 343 314 337 225 50 423 312 72 301 378 160 KEMMERER LANDER 230 143 202 145 272 163 195 75 201 272 169 130 150 256 160 150 LANDER LARAMIE 387 339 260 148 49 359 136 297 308 249 165 222 347 104 383 294 222 LARAMIE LOVELL 294 40 135 233 412 46 283 236 384 203 258 313 33 345 223 360 183 379 LOVELL LUSK 457 298 216 104 140 318 55 302 430 157 84 344 307 49 388 392 249 166 338 LUSK MIDWEST 398 198 78 47 225 259 97 242 372 89 71 287 206 158 328 334 189 195 213 151 MIDWEST MOORCROFT 509 219 98 164 269 276 140 354 488 28 170 404 226 178 440 450 301 276 232 129 117 MOORCROFT MORAN JCT. 100 208 311 254 402 147 304 55 220 381 278 220 200 365 30 190 130 353 193 358 298 409 MORAN JCT. NEWCASTLE 522 267 146 170 220 326 135 366 495 76 163 410 274 130 451 457 312 246 280 81 123 48 421 NEWCASTLE

PINEDALE 120 278 338 273 355 254 323 163 155 408 297 113 286 384 77 105 136 307 300 377 320 436 107 442 PINEDALE POWELL 271 62 157 239 417 24 288 227 388 226 263 317 55 350 202 338 187 384 22 343 235 254 171 302 279 POWELL RAWLINS 288 241 229 117 149 262 167 200 208 253 142 123 248 184 284 194 125 100 281 221 164 280 255 287 207 286 RAWLINS RIVERTON 233 118 178 120 270 139 170 78 226 247 145 155 126 231 164 175 25 221 158 224 164 275 134 288 160 163 123 RIVERTON ROCK SPRINGS 179 259 319 225 256 280 275 192 100 361 250 14 267 292 177 86 117 207 300 329 272 388 207 395 100 304 108 142 ROCK SPRINGS

SARATOGA 330 282 259 148 127 302 198 240 250 283 173 165 289 182 326 236 165 79 322 244 195 311 296 317 249 326 42 164 150 SARATOGA

SHERIDAN 394 103 35 147 325 147 196 290 438 103 171 367 95 257 324 388 237 294 101 250 113 131 294 180 373 123 263 212 354 294 SHERIDAN SHOSHONI 255 96 156 98 276 116 148 100 248 225 122 177 103 209 186 197 47 243 136 202 142 254 156 265 183 130 145 22 164 186 190 SHOSHONI SUNDANCE 543 252 132 197 265 311 174 387 522 61 203 437 260 174 473 484 334 290 266 125 150 34 443 47 469 288 314 309 422 344 165 287 SUNDANCE

THERMOPOLIS 288 63 123 130 309 84 180 133 280 193 155 209 71 242 218 230 79 276 104 235 175 221 188 270 215 108 178 55 196 218 158 32 255 THERMOPOLIS TORRINGTON 497 338 256 144 84 358 94 342 425 208 124 340 347 33 428 411 289 132 378 57 191 185 398 137 417 382 217 264 325 209 290 242 181 274 TORRINGTON

WHEATLAND 445 303 221 109 70 323 60 307 365 173 89 279 312 29 393 351 254 77 343 78 156 200 363 158 364 348 157 229 265 155 255 207 202 240 61 WHEATLAND WORLAND 321 30 90 164 342 91 213 166 313 160 188 242 38 275 251 263 112 309 71 268 168 188 221 237 248 93 211 88 229 251 125 65 222 33 307 273 WORLAND YELLOWSTONE 127 113 234 267 429 52 316 83 247 301 291 247 105 378 57 217 157 380 98 370 312 330 27 379 134 76 282 161 234 324 199 169 364 136 410 376 143

3 Welcome to the

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Lewiston A 1� PAYETTE NF IDAHO Salmon 2� 95 93 The Forest Challis 21 93 15 To McCall 20 3 75 Idaho 1 20 The Boise National Forest 4 Boise Falls Pocatello 30 includes about 2,612,000 acres 55 84 86 Twin Falls B of National Forest System Lands 93 84 15 �5 �4 CHALLIS NF located north and east of the city of PAYETTE Cascade NF Reservoir Boise, Idaho. Intermingled with the 22 � � 3 Warm 29 4 Lake

7 Forest are 348,000 acres owned or 4 9 - 16 7 5 RIVER OF NO RETURN administered by private citizens or WILDERNESS � C corporations, the State of Idaho, and 6 Cascade other Federal agencies. 3

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t 14 contains large areas of summer range r � o Crouch 16 21 To Emmett N 28 Garden Valley � Lowman for big game species, such as mule �13 E �27 � deer and Rocky Mountain . Trout r Payet er 12 e S k t e Ri v iv ou r R th F o are native to most streams and lakes, e �15 t t e 3 while ocean-going salmon and steel- y 55 14 � 84

a P head inhabit the many tributaries of 17� 16 the . SAWTOOTH NF 3 21 2 F Most of the land lies within � 7 18 the – a large and 16 22� �20 � Idaho City erosive geologic formation. Through 19 16 16 97 �21 68 uplift, faulting, and subsequent 2 2 dissection by stream cutting action, To Nampa � a mountainous landscape has G Boise 23 B Arrowrock � developed. Elevations range from oi 84 16 se Reservoir R iv S 2,600 to 9,800 feet. The major river er o u t BOISE systems represented are the Boise Lucky Peak h � 26 Reservoir F H NATIONAL FOREST Fo 6 and Payette Rivers, and the South rk Anderson Ranch 1 B Reservoir IDAHO o and Middle Fork drainages of the i s H e 25 � Salmon River. The average annual � 24 To Mountain Home R Scale i v Little Camas e 0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles precipitation ranges from 15 inches r �Res at lower elevations to 70 inches at 27 LEGEND To Fairfield higher elevations. 84 Interstate Highway Forest Supervisor's 20 Headquarters 20 U.S. Highway Boise, Idaho I Recreation To Mountain Home 55 State Highway District Ranger Station 268 Forest Route � Recreation Site Opportunities Special Area � Winter Sports Area Vacation Cabin There are many year-round recreation opportunities. Visitors will find over 70 campgrounds and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 picnic areas providing a variety of recreation experiences. Several of the accessed from a number of Boise Visitors can hike, ride campgrounds provide access for the National Forest campgrounds and horseback, or motorbike on over physically challenged. trailheads. These rugged areas are 850 miles of trails. Three trails For those who want solitude, famous for their spectacular scenery. have been established as National the Frank Church-River of No There are many opportunities Recreation Trails: William H. Pogue Return Wilderness has lots of it, as for general or dispersed recreation. (motorized/non-motorized travel), do other undeveloped areas through- Big game hunting and trout fishing Whoop-Um-Up (cross-country out the Forest. In addition, portions are popular. Over 7,600 miles of skiing), and Hull’s Gulch (non- of the , the streams and more than 250 lakes motorized travel). Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and reservoirs offer excellent water Snowmobiling, cross-country and the Middle Fork of the Salmon sports activities including rafting, skiing, alpine and nordic skiing, and River, a part of the National Wild kayaking, sailing, and water skiing. ice fishing are popular in winter. and Scenic Rivers System, are easily Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed.

4 BOISE NATIONAL FOREST KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has Season been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Name Of Camping Group Special Features suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. Number of Units Map Location Toilet Holding Tank Disposal Tank Holding = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit

Location Elevation in Feet Picnicking Information Visitor C Drinking Water has been modifi ed to allow use by most indi- 1 YELLOW PINE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 14 1,2,10,12,26,27 A3 viduals who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 1 GOLDEN GATE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 9 1,2,26,27 A3 2 ICE HOLE 4800 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A A 10 1,2,26,27 B3 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 3 SO. FORK SALMON RIVER 5200 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U B * 11 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 C1 H = Non-reservation area. 4 PICNIC POINT 5300 May-Oct F,A,H,T A B * 8 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 4 SHORELINE 5300 May-Oct F,J,B,T,U K B B * 32 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1 K = Reservation required. L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 4 SHORELINE BOAT RAMP 5300 May-Oct C,H B 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1 handicapped use. 4 WARM LAKE 5300 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A B 12 1,2,3,5,8,11,12,26,27 D1 5 RAINBOW POINT 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U A B * 12 1,3,5,8,10,26,27 D3 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 5 AMANITA 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U A B * 10 1,3,5,8,10,26,27 D3 T = Tents 6 FRENCH CREEK 5000 May-Nov F,A,J,T,U B B * 21 1,2,3,5,8,26,27 D4 U = Trailers 7 ANTELOPE 4800 May-Sep F,J,T,U A A * 20 1,2,3,5,19,27 E1 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 7 SAGEHEN CREEK 4800 May-Sep F,J,C,T,U A A * 15 1,2,3,5,19,27 E1 the Site: 8 RIVERSIDE 5300 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U A 9 1,2,3,27 E3 1 = Fishing 9 COZY COVE 5300 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U A 9 1,2,3,27 F3 2 = River or stream 10 LAKE 6900 Jul-Sep F,B,J,T,U F F,B,K,T,U B B * 36 1,2,4,17,26,27 F2 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 11 CANYON 3800 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 7 1,2,13,26,27 F1 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 11 SWINGING BRIDGE 3700 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U A A 11 1,2,13,26,27 F1 5 = Boat ramp 6 = Boat rental 12 PARK CREEK 4200 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A,K,T,U A A 26 1,2,27 F1 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 12 PINE FLATS 4400 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 27 1,2,7,23,26,27 F1 8 = Swimming 12 KIRKHAM 4000 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 16 1,2,7,19,23,26,27 F1 9 = Marina 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 3900 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B * 14 1,2,7,10,11,12,26 F1 10 = Store 13 HELENDE 4100 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F A B 10 1,2,7,26,27 F4 11 = Resort 13 LOWMAN NATURE 4100 Yr Rnd B B 2 1,4,8 F4 12 = Restaurant 13 = Museum 14 WHOOP-UM-UP ❄ 5400 Dec-Mar F,A,H,T,U A 17,27 (cross country, snowmobile) G3 14 = Cave 14 BONNEVILLE CAMPGROUND 4700 May-Sep F,A,J,T,U F,A B B * 22 1,2,23,26,27 G3 15 = Ghost town 15 BANNER RIDGE ❄ 6000 Dec-Mar A * 17,27 (cross country) H4 16 = Canyon 16 VACATION CABINS Varies F,A,K K A A 1,2,7,8,17,26 17 = Trailhead 17 BAD BEAR 5200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 8 1,2,13,27 H4 18 = Historic trail 17 TEN MILE 5000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 14 1,2,13,27 H4 19 = Nature trail 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 18 GRANITE CREEK ❄ 4100 Yr Rnd A * 17,27 (snowmobile) E2 21 = Wilderness access 19 GRAYBACK GULCH 4000 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U H A A 12 10,12,27 F2 22 = Waterfalls 20 SHAFER BUTTE 7000 Jul-Sep B,F,C,T,J J,B, J,F,C,K B B 6 19,24,26,27 F1 23 = Geological area 21 BOGUS BASIN ❄ 7000 Nov-Apr C C 11,12,24,26,17 F1 24 = Handicapped facilities 22 RIVERSIDE 5600 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 7 1,2,10,12,27 F4 25 = Evening program 22 POWER PLANT 5800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 25 1,2,10,12,21,27 F4 26 = Scenic drive 27 = Timbered setting 23 BIG ROARING RIVER 8200 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T A A 12 1,2,4,26,27 G3 28 = Open setting 23 BIG TRINITY 7900 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T A A 17 1,2,4,17,26,27 G3 24 PINE 4300 May-Oct F,A,H,U A 8 1,3,5,10,12,28 H4 24 DEER CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,U A * 30 1,3,5,10,11,12,28 H4 24 CURLEW CREEK 4300 May-Oct F,A,H,U A A 25 1,3,5,10,12,28 H4 FOR MORE INFORMATION 25 FALL CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,F,T,U A * 20 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,12,28 H3 25 EVANS CREEK 4300 May-Oct A,H,T,U A 12 1,3,28 H3 If you would like more information or detailed 25 ELK CREEK 4300 May-Oct A A 10 1,3,5,28 H3 maps of the Boise National Forest, please contact one of the following: 26 DOG CREEK 4400 May-Sep A,F,J,T,U A A 12 1,2,27 G4 26 FLAT 4400 May-Sep C,F,J,T,U K A A 35 1,2,7,8,28 G4 FOREST SUPERVISOR 27 HOT SPRINGS 3200 Apr-Oct C,F,J,T,U K C C * 11 1,2,7,24,26,27 H4 Boise National Forest 27 LITTLE CAMAS 5000 May-Oct A,H,U A 16 1,3,5,28 H4 1249 So. Vinnell Way, Suite 200 28 DEADWOOD 3700 May-Sep A,F H,F B B 6 1,2,7,17,26,27 E3 Boise ID 83709 29 PENN BASIN 6900 Jun-Oct A,H A 6 2,21,26,27 C3 (208) 373-4100

Mountain Home Ranger District 2180 American Legion Blvd. Mountain Home ID 83647 (208) 587-7961

Idaho City Ranger District Highway 21, Milepost 38.3 PO Box 129 Idaho City ID 83631 (208) 392-6681

Lucky Peak Nursery 15169 East Highway 21 Boise ID 83716 (208) 343-1977

Lowman Ranger District 7359 Highway 21 Lowman ID 83637 (208) 259-3361

Cascade Ranger District 540 North Main Street PO Box 696 Cascade ID 83611 (208) 382-7400

Emmett Ranger District 1805 Highway 16, Room 5 Emmett ID 83617 (208) 365-7000

Boise National Forest web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise

5 Experience the Bridger-Teton National Forest Bridger-

MONTANA 20 14 Teton YELLOWSTONE 15 20 NATIONAL PARK A National Forest Idaho Falls Jackson To West Thumb Junction 20 26

C 89 O N IDAHO 89 T 30 IN Big Piney � E N 30 TA TARGHEE NF L Montpelier 189 WYOMING The Forest TETON Kemmerer 30 15 80 WILDERNESS SHOSHONE NF UTAH 30 80 Evanston E Ogden B The 3,400,000-acre Bridger- G �1 N A Jackson Moran 3 Teton National Forest is the second R D Jct I Lake 28 � 29 V � � I Leigh Lake D largest National Forest in the United 287 � E States outside Alaska. It lies in west- GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 2 26 007 r e Jenny Lake v i 287 ern Wyoming, adjoining Yellowstone R �4 31 To Dubois C and Grand Teton National Parks N NATIONAL G � O ro �32 T s SHERIDAN NATIONAL E Ventre and within the Greater Yellowstone T ELK REFUGE RECREATION TRAIL Ri e ve k r N Gros Ventre Slide AT a I Ecosystem, the largest remaining ON n �33 Geological Area A S L area of undeveloped land in the 48 Jackson � GROS VENTRE conterminous . It is 5 WILDERNESS noted for its unusual scenery and TARGHEE NF D 26 � Green natural features, large and diverse Grand Canyon 10 13� River Lakes of the �35 wildlife populations, and habitat for H 12 oback � 36 � 34 � R S W threatened and endangered species. To Swan Valley ID i C 11 v � E I 37 6 e N ���� r 189 B N I D � W The Forest contains headwaters 8 R C 39 9 Y I � � O 23 D 14 M � I G of four major river basins: the Yellow- 27 � N New Fork G r E e Lakes R E 15 v stone (Missouri/Mississippi Basin); i R R Willow �24 R 1 A Lake IV Snake (Columbia); Green (Colorado 3 N E 8 G n R e 16 E Fremont � e �25 Basin); and Bear River (Great Basin). r Lake � N G 26 A 187 Half Moon T I W T Seven major mountain ranges O 1 Lake R 1 A N 1 I R L IL A A Pinedale D N are found within Forest boundaries. 17� L E G Boulder R E R N E Lake E F These mountain ranges are part of C S R S E Afton �18 A the northern and T

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I 3 famous in the history of early explor- 1 G R 21 C U L A � ER TO AI ND FF TR ers and fur traders, and winter home C LA of the well-known Jackson elk herd. � To Geneva 40 BRIDGER-TETON Recreation � NATIONAL FOREST � 22 189 H 41 Fontenelle WYOMING Opportunities Reservoir 30N Scale

Cokeville 0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles For its two million annual To Kemmerer visitors, the Forest offers an excellent To Kemmerer To Kemmerer LEGEND variety of all-season recreation from 189 U.S. Highway Forest Supervisor's Headquarters remote wilderness to developed 138 Forest Route Jackson, Wyoming I resorts and ski areas. There are over Trail District Ranger Station 800 miles of winter sports trails, Special Area � Recreation Site some of which are groomed for � Winter Sports Area snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, and 2,600 miles of trail that provide summer and fall access 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 to the backcountry. In addition to three wildernesses the Forest skiing, snowmobiling, and helicop- offers large areas of undeveloped ter skiing. backcountry. Several other natural features Fishing and big game hunting are of special interest. The Gros opportunities are among the fi nest Ventre Slide Geological Area, north found in any National Forest. River of Jackson, is the site of a massive recreation is another popular use of landslide in 1925 which created the the Forest, particularly in the Grand Lower Slide Lake. Periodic Spring, Canyon of the Snake River. Over east of Afton, is an impressive 300 outfi tters provide services such cold-water geyser. The Wind River as guided hunting and fi shing, river Mountains, with large glacial lakes rafting, , hiking tucked into the left by and horseback riding, cross-country , provide an outstanding example of glaciations.

6 BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has Season been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Name Of Camping Group Special Features suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. Location Visitor Information Visitor Elevation in Feet Number of Units Toilet Disposal Tank Holding

Picnicking Map Location = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit

Drinking Water C has been modifi ed to allow use by most indi-

1 PACIFIC CREEK 6600 6/15-Dec F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A B HP 8 2,17,21,27,28,29 B2 viduals who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 2 HATCHET 6880 5/25-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,B,H A B 9 10,12,26,27 B2 3 TURPIN MEADOWS 6900 5/25-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,A,H A A HP 18 2,11,17,21,27,29 B3 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 4 ATHERTON CREEK 7200 5/25-9/30 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H A B HP 20 1,3,5,23,27,28 C2 H = Non-reservation area. 5 VISITOR CENTER D2 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. = Reservation required. 6 CABIN CREEK 5800 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A HP 10 1,2,7,26,27 D1 K L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 8 STATION CREEK 5900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 16 1,2,7,16,27 E1 handicapped use. 9 EAST TABLE 5900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 18 1,2,5,7,16,27 E1 HP = Host present 10 GRANITE CREEK 6900 5/25-9/7 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 52 2,8,17,21,22,27 E1 11 HOBACK 6600 5/25-9/30 F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B B HP 14 1,2,16,24,26,27 D2 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 12 WHISKEY GROVE 7800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 9 1,2,26,27 D3 T = Tents = Trailers 13 GREEN RIVER LAKES 8000 Jun-Oct F,C,J,T,U C,H C C HP 27 1,2,3,5,8,17,21,24,26,27 D4 U 14 LYNX CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 14 1,2,26,28 (no water) E1 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 15 MURPHY CREEK 6300 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 10 1,2,26,27 E1 the Site: 16 FLAT 6400 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 10 1,2,26,27 E2 1 = Fishing 17 FOREST PARK 7000 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 12 1,2,26,27 F2 2 = River or stream 18 SWIFT CREEK 6300 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 12 1,2,4,23,27 F1 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 19 COTTONWOOD 7000 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H C,K C C 20 1,3,8,17,27 G1 4 5 = Boat ramp 20 SACAJAWEA 8200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 24 1,2,27 G2 6 = Boat rental 21 ALLRED FLAT 7000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B,K B B • 32 1,2,24,27 G1 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 22 HAMS FORK 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,17,27 H2 8 = Swimming 23 NARROWS 7800 Jun-Oct F,A,J,T,U A,H A A 19 1,3,5,8,17,21,27 E3 9 = Marina 24 TRAILS END 9100 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A • 8 17,21,26,27 E4 10 = Store = Resort 25 FREMONT LAKE 7600 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U C,H C,K C C 56 1,3,5,8,24,27 E4 11 12 = Restaurant 26 HALF MOON LAKE 7600 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 18 1,3,5,8,27 (no water) E4 13 = Museum 27 BRIDGE 5700 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 5 1,2,26,27 (no water) E1 14 = Cave 28 BOX CREEK 7100 6/10-Dec F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B 6 17,21,26,27,29 B3 15 = Ghost town 29 ANGLES 7200 6/10-Dec F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A 4 17,21,26,27,29 B3 16 = Canyon 30 SHEFFIELD CREEK 7800 6/25-Nov F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 5 17,21,26,27,29 A2 17 = Trailhead = Historic trail 31 REDHILLS 7500 6/10-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 5 1,2,19,26,27 C2 18 19 = Nature trail 32 CRYSTAL CREEK 7600 6/10-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 6 1,2,26,27 C3 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 33 CURTIS CANYON 6900 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A HP 12 16,19,23,27 D2 21 = Wilderness access 34 KOZY 6500 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 7 1,2,7,23,27 E2 22 = Waterfalls 35 ELBOW 5700 5/25-9/30 F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A 9 1,2,7,16,27 D1 23 = Geological area 36 STATION CREEK GROUP 5900 5/25-9/7 F,A,K,T,U F,B,K B B 2 1,2,7,16,27 E1 24 = Handicapped facilities = Evening program 37 LITTLE COTTONWOOD GROUP 6000 5/25-9/7 F,A,K,T,U F,B,K A A 1 1,2,7,16,27 E1 25 26 = Scenic drive 38 MIDDLE PINEY LAKE 8500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H C 5 1,2,4,5,17,27 G2 27 = Timbered setting 39 WEST TABLE BOAT LAUNCH 1,2,4,5,7,24,27,28 E1 28 = Open setting 40 HOBBLE CREEK 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A HP 18 1,2,17,27 G1 29 = Corrals 41 BIG SPRINGS 7500 Jun-Oct A,H 1 1,2,27 H1

FOR MORE INFORMATION Kemmerer Ranger District 308 Highway 189 North If you would like more information or detailed PO Box 31 maps of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Kemmerer WY 83101 please contact one of the following: (307) 877-4415

FOREST SUPERVISOR Big Piney Ranger District Bridger-Teton National Forest 315 South Front Street Forest Service Building PO Box 218 340 North Cache Big Piney WY 83113 Jackson WY 83001 (307) 276-3375 (307) 739-5500 Greys River Ranger District 125 Washington Street PO Box 339 Afton WY 83110 (307) 885-3166

Teton Division Jackson District Offi ce 25 Rosencrans Lane PO Box 1689 Jackson WY 83001 (307) 739-5400

Teton Division Blackrock Ranger Station Highway 26/287 PO Box 278 Moran WY 83013 (307) 543-2386

Pinedale Ranger District 29 East Fremont Lake Road PO Box 220 Pinedale WY 82941 (307) 367-4326

Bridger-Teton National Forest website: www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf

7 Explore the Caribou Portion To Idaho Falls

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R 6� Y Challis 0 0 7 � 1 R 21 15 A 93 N Idaho T 20 R G 75 Falls A 20 The Caribou 9 � I E Boise L Pocatello 1 � McCammon 4 30 3 10 84 86 2 � � Twin Falls 15 B Portion 11 93 84 0 0 15 3 3 1 0 Lava Hot Springs R Created in 1907 by President ATT To Montpelier LES 91 30 NA Y KE W K , the Forest H EE RO CR AD K C O TARGHEE NF N now covers more than one million N A To Idaho Falls B To Malad City acres in southeast Idaho. The Forest, 7 To Pauline 07 C To Pocatello To Idaho Falls named for Caribou Mountain, is 087 home to elk, deer, and moose – but 19 42 � not caribou. GREYS LAKE NATIONAL Caribou City Downey WILDLIFE REFUGE WRIGHTS CREEK (Hist. Site) In 1870, a colorful gold miner NAT'L REC TRAIL 91 To Swan Valley 0 nicknamed “Carriboo Jack” and 14 4 20 To Rockland � 7 � D his partners discovered gold on Mt. � 34 15 To Preston Pisgah. Jessie Fairchild, aka “Car- �21 � � 89 107 riboo Jack,” was famous in local 0 16 Not Shown in 8 22 � 0 Geographically Correct Location LA towns for his tall tales of the N 12 D E 23 R CU Canadian caribou country. Soon, � TO �17 34 FF T 37 Malad City R Mt. Pisgah was known as “Caribou A E 24 I RO L AD � CURLEW NATIONAL R Mountain.” The Mountain’s 20-year 191 E IV GRASSLANDS R 03 0

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Recreation Opportunities The Caribou National Forest offers an ample variety of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, back packing, fi shing, snowmobil- ing, and horseback and trail bike riding. More than a half-million visitor days are spent in recreation in the Forest each year. Developed campgrounds provide a diversity of scenic atmospheres and facilities, with most sites located in wooded

8 KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION CARIBOU PORTION Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modification of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modified. B = Limited modification - At least one unit has been modified, but modification may not be Season Name Of Camping Group Special Features sufficient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confined to a wheelchair. C = Significant modification - At least one unit Elevation in Feet Drinking Water Map Location Number of Units Toilet Disposal Tank Holding Visitor Information Visitor Location Picnicking has been modified to allow use by most indi- 1 YURT SYSTEM 8000 Dec-Apr F,A,K,T F,A,K,T A 4 17,27,31 A3 viduals who are confined to a wheelchair. 2 PEBBLE CREEK SKI AREA 6900 Dec-Apr 11,12,27,28 A3 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 3 BIG SPRINGS CAMPGROUIND 6300 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,H,F F,C,K,T,U C C 32 1,2,16,17,19,26,27,28 A3 H = Non-reservation area. 4 BOUNDARY TRAIL 6500 Jun-Oct 16,17,19,27,28 B3 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 5 CHERRY SPRINGS NATURE AREA 5000 Mar-Nov C,H C,H • 1,2,16,17,19,24,26,27,28 A2 K = Reservation required. 6 ELKHORN/WEST FORK MINK 6900 Jun-Sep 16,17,27,28 A2 L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 7 MINK CREEK NORDIC SKI/HIKING 6900 Dec-Apr 17,30 B2 handicapped use. 9 SCOUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 6900 Jun-Sep 17 B2 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 10 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 6900 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,B,H C,T,K,U C C 41 16,17,19,24,26,27 B2 T = Tents 11 SCOUT MOUNTAIN PICNIC AREA 6900 Jun-Sep C,H H A A 12 17,19,27 B2 U = Trailers 12 TWIN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 4500 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A A 5 18,26,28 E1 V = Dispersed Camping Adjacent 13 CURLEW CAMPGROUND 4700 Apr-Nov F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C,F,K,T,U C C 32 1,3,5,7,8,24,26,28 E1 14 WRIGHTS CREEK NAT’L REC TRAIL 6100 Jun-Oct 16,17,23,27,28 D3 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 15 SUMMIT CAMPGROUND 6100 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C,K,T,U C C • 13 1,2,17,23,24,27,28 D3 the Site: 1 = Fishing 16 CHERRY CREEK CAMPGROUND 4800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A 5 2,16,17,26,27 D3 2 = River or stream 17 THIRD CREEK CAMPGROUND 4600 Jun-Sep F,C,K,T,U C C 1 1,2,3,16,17,27,28,31 E3 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 18 DRY CANYON CAMPGROUND 5000 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H,T,U A 3 16,17,26,27 F3 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 19 CARIBOU CITY 7000 Jul-Sep 26,27 C6 5 = Boat ramp 20 TIN CUP CAMPGROUND 5800 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 5 1,2,26,27 D6 6 = Boat rental = Floating, rafting, kayaking 21 PINE BAR CAMPGROUND 6300 Jun-Sep B,H,T,U B,H C 5 1,2,17,27 D6 7 8 = Swimming 22 GRAVEL CREEK CAMPGROUND 6500 Jun-Sep C,H,T,U B,K C 9 1,2,24,27 D5 9 = Marina 23 LANDER CUT-OFF TRAIL 6500 Jun-Sep 16,17,18,20,27,28 E6 10 = Store 24 MILL CANYON CAMPGROUND 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 10 2,27 E5 11 = Resort 25 TRAIL CANYON RECREATION AREA 6900 Year Rnd U B,H C 1,17,24,29,31 F5 12 = Restaurant 27 DIAMOND CREEK CAMPGROUND 6900 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A 6 2,27 F6 13 = Museum = Cave 28 SUMMIT VIEW CAMPGROUND 7500 Jun-Sep A,J,T,U A,J A,K A A 24 17,26,27 G6 14 15 = Ghost town 29 MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND 6100 May-Oct F,A,J,T,U A,H A 16 1,2,28 H6 16 = Canyon 29 MONTPELIER CANYON PICNIC AREA 6100 May-Oct A,H F,A,H A 4 1,2,28 H6 17 = Trailhead 30 MONTPELIER RESERVOIR 6000 Year Rnd 1,2,4,5,28 H6 18 = Historic trail 31 8-MILE CANYON 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T A,H A 7 1,2,16,27 G4 19 = Nature trail 32 EMIGRATION SUMMIT CAMPGROUND 7500 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,H A,K A 28 17,26,27 H5 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only = Wilderness access 33 PARIS ICE CAVES 6500 Jun-Sep 14 H5 21 22 = Waterfalls 34 PARIS SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep A,J,T,U A,K A,K A A 12 1,2,16,19,26,27 I5 23 = Geological area 35 WILLOW FLAT CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,F A,K B B 57 1,2,17,19,27 I4 24 = Handicapped facilities 36 ST CHARLES CANYON CAMPGRD. 6500 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,K B B 5 1,2,16,17,23,27 I5 25 = Evening program 37 MINNETONKA CAVE 7700 Jun-Sep • 14, Minnetonka Cave has guided tours, fee site I5 26 = Scenic drive 38 ALBERT MOSER CAMPGROUND 6000 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U A,F A,K B B 9 1,2,16,17,19,27 I4 27 = Timbered setting = Open setting 39 HIGHLINE NATIONAL REC. TRAIL Jun-Sep A,T 16,17,27,28 I5 28 29 = Groomed snowmobile trail 40 BEAVER CREEK CAMPGROUND 8000 Jul-Sep A,H,T A,H A 5 1,2,16,17,26,27 I5 30 = Groomed cross-country ski trail 41 BLOOMINGTON CANYON YURT 7200 Dec-Mar F,A,K F,A,K A 1 27,29 I5 31 = Warming hut 42 CARIBOU WARMING HUT Dec-Apr A 27,28,29 C5 43 DIAMOND CREEK WARMING HUT Dec-Apr A 28 F6 areas and accessible by good roads. There are approximately 1,200 • The Highline National Camping fees are based on the facili- miles of hiking and back packing Recreation Trail (39) is 55 miles FOR MORE INFORMATION ties provided in the campground. trails in the Forest. Many trails long and runs north and south in If you would like more information or detailed Fishing and hunting are also are well maintained and marked. the gorgeous Bear River Mountain maps of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, popular activities on the Caribou. Some roads and trails are closed to Range. please contact one of the following: Approximately 250 miles of streams motorized vehicles to protect soils, • Minnetonka Cave (37) FOREST SUPERVISOR Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 8,100 acres of lakes and reser- watersheds, and important wildlife located in St. Charles Canyon, is Idaho Falls Headquarters voirs are within the Forest boundary. habitat. home to unique stalagmite and 1405 Hollipark Drive Game fish species include rainbow Some sites of special interest stalactite formations, a variety of Idaho Falls ID 83401 (208) 557-5760 trout, eastern brook trout, brown are: bat species, and very friendly tour trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill, and • The Wright’s Creek National guides. Soda Springs Ranger District 410 East Hooper Avenue bass. Some of the best big game Recreation Trail (14) runs north and • Cherry Springs Nature Area Soda Springs ID 83276 hunting in the West is found in the south for 12 miles in the Elkhorn (5) in Mink Creek Canyon offers (208) 547-4356

Forest. Game species include moose, Mountain Range. This trail is open a fully accessible nature trail and Westside Ranger District elk, , bear, several grouse to all uses and activities. Indian Mill picnic area, just right for the avid Malad Office species, ducks, and geese. Hunting Trail leads to the top of Elkhorn bird watcher. 195 South 300 East PO Box 146 and fishing permits are available Peak. • Scout Mountain Camp- Malad ID 83252 from the Idaho Department of Fish • The Lander Cutoff Trail ground (10) features improved (208) 766-5900 and Game. (23) is the first government-built campsites, the Justice Park day-use Westside Ranger District With a ski area on the west wagon road in the West. Used by picnic area, a group area, and the Pocatello Office 4350 Cliffs Drive side of Mt. Bonneville and several wagon trains in the late 1800’s, the beautiful Scout Mountain Nature Pocatello ID 83204 snowmobiling and cross-country Lander Cutoff took settlers from Trail (9). (208) 236-7500 ski trails on the Forest, winter the Oregon Trail to California and Montpelier Ranger District recreation is a growing activity in is today on the National Register of 322 North 4th Street southeastern Idaho. Over 300 miles Historic Places. Montpelier ID 83254 of winter trails are groomed by the • Trail Canyon (25) is a great (208) 847-0375 Idaho Department of Parks and all-season play area with trails, Caribou-Targhee National Forest web site: Recreation. picnicking area, and a large warming www.fs.fed.us/r4/c-t hut.

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Lewiston Targhee To Bozeman MT A IDAHO Salmon GALLATIN NF 95 93 Challis National Forest BEAVERHEAD 20 West 21 93 87 15 NF Yellowstone 75 20 20 Boise Idaho � Pocatello Falls 5 M 84 86 30 O Twin Falls Henrys The Targhee To Butte MT N 93 84 15 DIVIDE Lake I T TAL D A B 15 NTINEN A N CO H A G 6 O � N Portion BEAVERHEAD NF 030 6a� �7 I �8 M 6 To Jackson 00 �� O � Y 10b�� 11 49 � W The Targhee is a National � 4 Island Park � � 9a� 10 Forest of contrasts! Its 1.8 million 2 Reservoir 10a YELLOWSTONE 3 �12 38 Island Park acres encompass semi-desert, sage- � Kilgore � To Salmon 2 1 44 0 8 5 0 NATIONAL C brush-dotted, arid land; timbered 1 highlands and peaks over 10,000 13 �14 � 2 94 PARK R feet; and streams, lakes, waterfalls, ED 28 � 45 WINEGAR HOLE rivers, and wilderness areas. The Blue Dubois � WILDERNESS 22 R 17 Dome O 15 Forest is located in southeastern A � 82 � D k 16 5 r o F D Idaho, with a small portion in Ashton 261 s y GRAND southwestern Wyoming. It borders r e n 18 H 265 � Yellowstone and Grand Teton To Arco JEDEDIAH 20 SMITH TETON National Parks on the east, with To Idaho Falls St. Anthony 15 WILDERNESS its northern boundary along the SALMON 33 NF To Salmon Rexburg 32 NATIONAL Continental Divide. E Tetonia 19 Average summer daytime high � � temperatures are 70-80 degrees 9 PARK 00 20 � Fahrenheit, with evenings often 20 Driggs To West 37 28 Yellowstone 20-30 degrees cooler. Winter can � 33 21 Blue �22 be quite cold, sometimes dipping to 21 Dome 7 Victor S F Not Shown in nak -40 degrees Fahrenheit, particularly Geographically e 26 R � 24 �25a Correct Location i 31 � v 23 at the higher elevations. Snowfall e � Idaho Falls r � 25� 22 48 can occur even during summer 41 � 46 26� To Dubois � months. Visitors may need clothing CHALLIS NF 27 Jackson � 26 15 � � 29 89 appropriate for snow, rain, cold, or 22 To Idaho Falls 39 28 �42 BRIDGER-TETONG heat, especially for trips into moun- To Arco To Pocatello NF �32 tainous areas. 30� To 31� �33 Pinedale Palisades � 7 40� 4 26 Reservoir 34 89 0 � TARGHEE 58 35 Recreation � � NATIONAL FOREST 36� Alpine Junction 43 IDAHO & WYOMING 138 H Opportunities CARIBOU NF Scale

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year long. Diverse settings allow State Line Forest Supervisor's Forest Headquarters Thayne unlimited year-round recreation, 15 Interstate Highway Idaho Falls, Idaho whether you prefer more developed I 20 U.S. Highway District Ranger Station facilities such as campgrounds, ski To Afton State Highway � Recreation Site resorts, and boat docks, or hiking, 87 Forest Route � Winter Sports Area camping, and horseback riding in 005 the open spaces of the back country. Special Area Most campgrounds are adjacent to rivers or reservoirs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Camping fees are based on the facili- ties provided in the campground. Henry’s Fork. Dams, large falls, and water trail offers a fi ve-mile fl oat on Other areas of the Forest provide Most undeveloped areas within the irrigation canals present hazards calm water where many species of more solitude and similar successes. Forest are open to camping. The along several stretches of streams wildlife can be seen. The Targhee National Forest number of days you can spend in and rivers. The Big Springs Water Hunting and fi shing are popu- offers abundant back country to campgrounds and open forest areas Trail, the fi rst National Recreation lar activities which a require State experience. In addition to the more is limited. Concessionaires manage Water Trail established by the Forest license. Game species are moose, common activities previously listed, many campgrounds under a special Service, is on the Targhee. This elk, antelope, mule deer, mountain there are photography, rock climbing, use agreement with the Forest goat, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, rock collecting, bird watching, berry Service. black bear, small animals, and game picking, gold panning, and mush- Boating and water-skiing birds. The Island Park area is world- room collecting. Some activities may occur mainly on the Island Park and renowned for its excellent stream require a permit. Palisades Reservoirs. Rafting, kayak- and lake fl y-fi shing opportunities. Over 1,200 miles of trails exist ing, and canoeing are popular sports Game fi sh are rainbow, eastern on the Targhee, with over 40 trail on short stretches of the Snake brook, brown and cutthroat trout, heads serving the trail system. Not River near Swan Valley and on the kokanee, salmon and whitefi sh. all trails are maintained every year.

10 KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION TARGHEE PORTION Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Season Name Of Camping Group Special Features suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit has Number of Units Picnicking Toilet Disposal Tank Holding Map Location Drinking Water Information Visitor Location Elevation in Feet been modifi ed to allow use by most individu- 1 WEBBER CREEK 7000 Jul-Aug A,H,T,U A B 4 1,2,16,17,27 C1 als who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 2 FRITZ CREEK 7200 17,27 C1 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 3 STODDARD CREEK 6200 Jun-Sep C,H,F,T,U C F,K,T,U,C C C 24 17,27 C3 H = Non-reservation area. 4 STEEL CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep C,J,T,U C F,C,T,U,K C C 1 1,2,27 C3 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 5 HOWARD SPRINGS 7000 Jun-Sep A,H A C 27 B5 K = Reservation required. 6 FLAT ROCK 6400 Jun-Sep F,B,T,U,J C C 40 1,2,7,10,11,12,27 B5 L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 6a UPPER COFFEE POT 6300 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U C C 15 1,2,17,27 B5 handicapped use. 7 BIG SPRINGS WATER TRAIL 6400 May-Sep B 1,2,7,17,19,27 B6 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 8 BIG SPRINGS 6400 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 17 2,17,19,23,24,27 B6 T = Tents 9 McCREA BRIDGE 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,T,U,J C C 25 1,2,3,5,7,8,27 C5 U = Trailers 9a MILL CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U C 1,3,5,27 C5 10b BUTTERMILK 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,C,J,T,U C C 54 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 10a ISLAND PARK RAMP 6300 Jan-Dec A 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5 the Site: 1 = Fishing 10 BOX CANYON 6200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U C C 18 1,2,27 C5 2 = River or stream 11 BUFFALO 6200 Jun-Oct F,C,T,U,J F,C,J,U,T C C 127 1,2,7,10,11,12,24,27 C5 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 12 WEST END 6200 Jun-Oct A A 1,3,5,7,8,27 C5 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 13 RIVERSIDE 6200 Jun-Sep A C 57 1,2,7,24,27 C5 5 = Boat ramp 14 POLE BRIDGE 6300 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A 20 1,2,27 C6 6 = Boat rental 15 GRANDVIEW 6200 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C C 11 16,22,23,26,27 D5 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 8 = Swimming 16 WARM RIVER 5200 Jun-Oct C,F,H,T,U.J C,H,J K,F C C 15 1,2,7,16,17,26,27 D6 9 = Marina 17 CAVE FALLS 6200 Jun-Sep F,H,A,T,U A,H A,H A A 16 1,2,17,22,27 D6 10 = Store 18 COYOTE MEADOWS 6500 Jun-Sep A 16,17,21,27 D6 11 = Resort 19 GRAND TARGHEE SKI AREA 8000 Yr-round 11,12 E6 12 = Restaurant 20 TETON CANYON 7200 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U,J C C 20 1,2,16,17,21,27 E7 13 = Museum 21 KELLY CANYON SKI AREA 5900 Dec-Mar F4 14 = Cave 15 = Ghost town 22 TABLE ROCK 5800 Jun-Aug F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 9 16,27 F5 16 = Canyon 23 PINE CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U C 9 16,26,27 F6 17 = Trailhead 24 MIKE HARRIS 6200 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U A C 12 1,2,16,17,26,27 F6 18 = Historic trail 25 TRAIL CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep F,H,A,T,U C C 11 1,2,16,26,27 F6 19 = Nature trail 25a MOOSE CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep 1,2,16,17,21,27 F6 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 26 COAL CREEK 7200 Jun-Sep B 1,2,16,17,21,27 F6 21 = Wilderness access 22 = Waterfalls 27 RAINEY CREEK 5700 Jun-Sep C 1,2,16,17,27 G6 23 = Geological area 28 FALLS 5400 Jun-Sep F,H,C,T,U F,T,U,J A B 24 1,2,22,27 G5 24 = Handicapped facilities 29 PALISADES 5600 Jun-Sep F,H,C,T,U C C 8 1,2,16,17,27 G6 25 = Evening program 30 CALAMITY 5800 Jun-Sep F,H,B,T,U H,B B C 42 1,3,5,7,8,27 G6 26 = Scenic drive 31 BEAR CREEK 5800 Jun-Oct 1,2,3,16,17 G6 27 = Timbered setting 32 BIG ELK CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U B,H F,K,T,U A C 21 1,2,3,5,16,17,27,28 G6 28 = Open setting 33 BLOWOUT RAMP & CAMPGROUND 5800 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B C 10 1,3,5,8,26,27,28 G6 34 ALPINE 5800 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,J,T,U B C 22 1,3,26,27 H6 35 McCOY CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A C 19 1,3,5,27 H6 36 GRAND CANYON 5800 Jun-Oct 1,3,5,28 H6 FOR MORE INFORMATION 37 CHARCOAL KILNS 7400 Jun-Sep B,H A B B 18,28 F1 If you would like more information or detailed 38 BOX CANYON DAM 6200 Jun-Oct B 1,2,7,16 C5 maps of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, 39 SPRING CREEK 5500 Jun-Oct C 1,2,5,7 G5 please contact one of the following: 40 INDIAN CREEK 5800 Jun-Oct A 1,2,5,7 G6 41 CONANT (BLM) 5500 Jun-Oct C,H C C C 1,2,5,7,10,12,24,28 G5 FOREST SUPERVISIOR 42 RIVERSIDE PARK (BOR) 5600 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C C C C 27 1,2,5,7,28 G6 Caribou-Targhee National Forest 43 ALPINE WILDLIFE VIEWING 5800 Jun-Oct C 1,2,3,28 H6 Idaho Falls Headquarters 44 LAST CHANCE FISHERMAN PARKING 6100 Jun-Oct B C C 1,2,10,12,24,28 C5 1405 Hollipark Drive 45 UPPER MESA FALLS 5600 Jun-Oct C C C 1,2,16,19,22,23,24,26,27 D5 Idaho Falls ID 83401 46 NORTH RAINEY CREEK 6500 Jun-Oct C 1,2,16,17,27 F6 (208) 557-5760 47 SOUTH INDIAN CREEK 6200 Jun-Oct A 2,16,17,27 G6 48 EIGHT MILE 6800 Jun-Oct A 16,17,27 F1 FOREST SUPERVISOR 49 BIG SPRINGS SNOW PARK 6400 Jan-Dec F,B,J,T,U B 1 17,27 B5 Caribou-Targhee National Forest 499 North 2400 East 50 REUNION FLAT 6900 Jun-Sep FCHJTU FCHJTU C C 9 1,2,16,26,27 E6 St. Anthony ID 83445 (208) 624-3151

When traveling in groups of 15 or Dubois Ranger District more, obtain a free group permit in 225 West Main PO Box 46 advance at any Forest offi ce. Dubois ID 83423 For winter recreation, counties (208) 374-5422 within and adjacent to the Forest Ashton/Island Park Ranger District groom between 400-600 miles of 30 South Highway 20-191 snowmobile trails. Registration and PO Box 858 Ashton ID 83420 license fees help fi nance trail groom- (208) 652-7442 ing. The Island Park and Big Hole Palisades Ranger District areas are considered a snowmobiler’s 3659 East Ririe Highway paradise with their vast number of Idaho Falls ID 83401 groomed trails. The well known Two (208) 523-1412 Top National Recreation Snowmo- Teton Basin Ranger District bile Trail is in this area. Groomed 515 South Main PO Box 777 trails and open back country areas Driggs ID 83422 for cross-country skiing and snow- (208) 354-2312 shoeing are available on the Forest. Caribou-Targhee Two area ski resorts offer opportuni- National Forest web site: ties for all types of snow skiing. www.fs.fed.us/r4/c-t

11 Experience the

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IDAHO Salmon The Forest 93 Challis B SC I 21 E T 93 15 N T IC E 20 The Payette National Forest 75 Idaho D R 20 N R Boise Falls NEZPERCE NF A SAL O Pocatello M R O spans over 2.3 million acres of some 30 ON T 84 86 IV E N Twin Falls R F B of west-central Idaho’s most beautiful 93 84 15 and diverse country. In one day you WILD can travel from hot desert grasslands To Grangeville SALMON RIVER MOUNTAINS FRANK CHURCH- through cool conifer forests to snow 28� capped peaks. This spectacular land Hazard RIVER OF NO RETURN Lake 21 2 1 H � �2a 29 is bordered by two of the deepest � F � 3a C � 3 340 WILDERNESS canyons in North America: The 95 Upper � Payette Salmon River Canyon on the north Lake 26�

Goose 2 �27 5 and Hells Canyon of the Snake River Lake 7 H48 3 F � on the west. To the east lies the 2.4- 7 SALMON RIVER MOUNTAINS 2 5 million-acre Frank Church-River of To Weiser � Payette D Lake No Return Wilderness, the largest New Meadows 6 � SALMON NF 55 6 � 8 7 congressionally designated Wilder- � 4 McCall Little 7 Payette 25� ness in the lower 48 states. To the Lake south, the Payette is bordered by the 24� 55 CHALLIS NF 88 Boise National Forest. 3 �9 23� E Geology and topography play Not Shown in Geographically an important role in determining To Cascade Correct Location resource management on various To Boise areas of the Forest. For example, the HELLS CANYON NEZPERCE NF To Grangeville WILDERNESS presence of valuable minerals, scenic HELLS CANYON r NATIONAL RECREATION AREA e v beauty of the landscape, and different i F R soil conditions are all infl uenced by d 22 i p HELLS CANYON � 4 5 a 4 geologic factors. SEVEN DEVILS 2 R 11 SCENIC AREA � 95 er iv 12 Recreation R New Meadows G � 0 WALLOWA-WHITMAN NF Lost Valley 89 To McCall Opportunities 30 Res � 55 e C k 15 U 0 The Payette National Forest a D 0 n D 2 W S Y E S PAYETTE offers many recreation opportuni- T

M O NATIONAL FOREST ties, outstanding physical settings, U N N O T A M G I IDAHO N and visual resources. The Payette E O S H R U O O H � N A T includes a large portion of the Frank D 17 Council A I I N Church-River of No Return Wilder- S Scale 0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles ness. Pristine, high mountain lakes 95 186 18� 71 LEGEND lie along the ridge between the South HITT MTNS 19� BOISE NF State Line Forest Supervisor's Fork Salmon River and the North Headquarters Fork drainages. Lakes Cambridge 95 U.S. Highway McCall, Idaho I 06 2 � 71 State Highway District Ranger Station grace the Lava Ridge-Hard Butte 0 95 0 21 9 � area east of the Little Salmon River 186 Forest Route Recreation Site To Weiser Special Area � Winter Sports Area drainage. To Weiser The Forest supports sizeable big game herds, game bird populations, and a wide variety of non-game spe- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 cies. Spring through Fall, the Forest provides fi shing, hunting, hiking, back packing, camping, picnick- ing, pleasure driving, sightseeing, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle driving, nature study, and forest product gathering (e.g., fi rewood, berries and mushrooms). Heavy winter snow pack is popular for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snow play. Two downhill ski areas are located on the Payette National Forest.

12 KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Season Name Of Camping Group Special Features suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit Map Location Number of Units Elevation in Feet Picnicking Toilet Disposal Tank Holding Drinking Water Information Visitor Location has been modifi ed to allow use by most indi- 1 HAZARD LAKE 7040 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 12 1,4,17,27 C3 viduals who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 2 CHINOOK 5680 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A 5 1,2,17,27 C4 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 2A CHINOOK HORSE CAMP 5700 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U B,H C 4 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) C4 H = Non-reservation area. 3 UPPER PAYETTE LAKE 5600 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,J B C 19 1,2,3,5,8,17,24,26,27 C3 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 3A UPPER PAYETTE LAKE GROUP 5600 Jun-Sep F,C,J,T,U J B C 5 1,2,3,17,24,26,27 C3 K = Reservation required. 5 PONDEROSA 4000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B A 14 1,2,17,27 D4 L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 6 LAST CHANCE 4600 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B C 28 1,2,17,24,27 D3 handicapped use. 7 LAKE FORK 5360 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 9 1,2,17,27 D3 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 8 BUCKHORN 3800 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 11 1,2,7,27 D4 T = Tents 9 KENNALLY CREEK 5600 Jun-Sep F,A,B,H,T,U B,H A B 12 1,2,17,24,27 hitch rails E4 U = Trailers 12 HUCKLEBERRY 4800 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 8 1,2,17,27 G2 15 COLD SPRINGS 4800 Jun-Nov F,A,C,H,T,U A,C,J K C C • 31 1,3,8,27 G3 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 17 BROWNLEE 4240 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A 11 1,2,17,27 H2 the Site: 18 CABIN CREEK 4200 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 12 1,2,17,22,27 I4 1 = Fishing 2 = River or stream 19 SPRING CREEK 4800 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H J B C 14 1,2,19,27 I1 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 21 BIG FLAT 4080 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U A,H A C 13 1,2,24,27 I4 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 22 BIG BAR 1800 Apr-Nov A,T,U A,H C 1,3,8,16,17,23,26,28 F2 5 = Boat ramp 23 POVERTY FLAT 4225 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H C 10 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4 6 = Boat rental 24 4 MILE 3900 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B 4 1,2,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 25 CAMP CREEK 4062 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H B 4 1,2,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) E4 8 = Swimming 9 = Marina 26 BIG CREEK AIRSTRIP 4875 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T B,H B B A 4 2,11,12,20,27 C5 10 = Store 27 SECESH HORSE CAMP 4000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B 5 1,2,7,17,27 stock holding (hitch racks) D4 11 = Resort 28 BURGDORF ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 6082 Jun-Nov F,B,H,T,U A,H A A 4 2,26,27 C4 12 = Restaurant 29 SHIEFER 3050 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A 1,2,27 C5 13 = Museum 30 LAFFERTY 4250 Jun-Oct F,C,H,T,U C,H B B 8 1,2,24,27 G2 14 = Cave 15 = Ghost town 16 = Canyon 17 = Trailhead 18 = Historic trail 19 = Nature trail 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 21 = Wilderness access 22 = Waterfalls 23 = Geological area 24 = Handicapped facilities 25 = Evening program 26 = Scenic drive 27 = Timbered setting 28 = Open setting 29 = Groomed snowmobile trail 30 = Groomed cross- country ski trail 31 = Warming Hut

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed maps of the Payette National Forest, please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR Payette National Forest 800 West Lakeside Avenue PO Box 1026 McCall ID 83638 (208) 634-0700

Weiser Ranger District 851 East 9th Street Weiser ID 83672 (208) 549-4200

McCall Ranger District 102 West Lake Street PO Box 1026 McCall ID 83638 (208) 634-0400

Council Ranger District 500 East Whitely Avenue PO Box 567 Council ID 83612 (208) 253-0100

New Meadows Ranger District 3674 Highway 95 PO Box J New Meadows ID 83654 (208) 347-0300

Krassel Ranger District 500 North Mission Street PO Box 1026 McCall ID 83638 (208) 634-0600

Payette National Forest web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette

13 Explore the Recreation Main Salmon River and for the fi shing or hunting regulations, Middle Fork River are available at contact the Idaho Department of Opportunities the North Fork and Middle Fork Fish and Game at (208) 756-2271; Salmon- Ranger Districts and on the Forest P.O. Box 1336, Salmon, Idaho Most roads branch off main web page (www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc) from 83467, or visit their web site at highways and turn to gravel or dirt October 1 - January 31. www2.state.id.us/fi shgame. Challis surfaces, with many being suitable Nearly 3,292 miles of trails There are a wide variety of for sedans, while others require 4- traverse the Forest, almost half of opportunities for beginners to National Forest wheel drive vehicles. Recommended which are located in the Wilderness. advanced downhill skiers, snow travel precautions are to have a full Hiking season is generally between boarders, and telemarkers. Williams tank of gas and a good spare tire. April and October, with elevations Creek Summit offers 22 miles of The Forest Three popular road tours: the above 7,500 feet usually clear of moderate to diffi cult cross-country Custer Motorway Loop, the Lewis snow by July 4. Trails range from ski trails, or you can try your back- The Salmon-Challis National and Clark Backcountry Byway, moderate to diffi cult. Many non- country skiing skills on Copper Forest covers over 4.3 million acres, and the Salmon River Road, take wilderness trails are designated for Mountain. Gentler, groomed of which over 1 million acres are you through the Salmon River motorized use. A Forest Travel Plan trails at Chief Joseph Pass on the located within the Frank Church- mountains, to the crest of the Conti- and personnel at Forest offi ces can Idaho-Montana border (Beaverhead River of No Return Wilderness. nental Divide, and along the scenic help determine the best spot for you. National Forest) provide fun for Rugged and remote, this country Salmon River. You will discover Hunting opportunities for the whole family. Local snowmo- offers adventure, solitude, and historic mining towns and share deer, elk, bighorn sheep, moose, bile clubs maintain a number of breathtaking scenery. Panoramic their history of mining life. You , black bear, and groomed routes on the Ridge Road vistas highlight travel atop the Con- will be able to trace the steps of the mountain lion exist on much of the to the Stanley-Landmark Snow- tinental Divide; northwest-southeast 1805 expedition that changed the Forest. Hunt on your own or with a mobile Trail system. Please respect trending mountain ranges culminate West. And, while exploring you may licensed outfi tter. Be sure to check sharing the trails with a diversity of in the jagged heights of Mt. Borah, catch glimpses of Rocky Mountain out chukar, grouse, and goose hunt- users. Idaho’s tallest peak; the Wild and sheep, mountain goat, bald eagles, ing opportunities as well. Winter anglers may try their Scenic Middle Fork and Salmon and river otter, among other wildlife Most streams and lakes on skills at Jimmy Smith and Wil- Rivers plunge through the shadowy living in the Forest. the Forest are home to trout. liams Lake, a 30-minute drive from depths of immense canyons; and Known as the “white water Steelhead average 4-6 pounds, Salmon. sagebrush slopes are blanketed with capital of the world,” the Salmon with the occasional 15-20 pounder Most campgrounds on the colorful displays of wildfl owers in and Middle Fork Rivers offer providing the experience of a Forest have at least one wheelchair spring. adventures to provide a lifetime of lifetime. Mackay Reservoir, situated accessible site. Williams Lake pro- For over 8,000 years, ancestors memories. Trip lengths vary and can on neighboring Bureau of Land vides wheelchair accessible spots for of the Shoshone-Bannock people be arranged privately or through a Management managed land, offers both fi shing and picnicking. have lived in this region. White licensed outfi tter. Permit applica- good angling for kokanee salmon. settlement began shortly after the tions for the wild section of the For additional information on Lewis and Clark Expedition trav- eled through the territory in 1805. Initially, fur trappers then miners worked this area. The develop- ment of Salmon, Challis, and their surrounding communities followed and by the 1880’s were fl ourishing. Traces of the past can be found throughout the Forest. Remember, leave these clues untouched to allow the next visitors discovery of their heritage. The Headquarters Offi ce is located in Salmon, Idaho. There are currently seven administrative units and two natural research areas: the Challis, Salmon/Cobalt, Leadore, Lost River, Middle Fork, North Fork, and Yankee Fork Ranger Districts.

14 FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information or detailed maps of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, please contact one of the following:

FOREST SUPERVISOR Salmon-Challis National Forest 50 Highway 93 South Salmon ID 83467 (208) 756-5100

Challis Ranger District Highway 93 HC 63 Box 1669 Challis ID 83226 (208) 879-4100

Lost River Ranger District Highway 93 PO Box 507 Mackay ID 83251 (208) 588-3400

Middle Fork Ranger District Highway 93 PO Box 750 Challis ID 83226 (208) 879-4101 (Middle Fork River Permits)

Yankee Fork Ranger District Highway 75 HC 67 Box 650 Clayton ID 83227 (208) 838-3300

North Fork Ranger District 100 River Road PO Box 180 North Fork ID 83466 (208) 865-2700 (Main Salmon River Permits)

Leadore Ranger District 176 North Railroad Street PO Box 180 Leadore ID 83464 (208) 768-2500

Salmon/Cobalt Ranger District 50 Highway 93 South Salmon ID 83467 (208) 756-5100

Salmon-Challis National Forest web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc

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16 SALMON-CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has Season been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Name Of Camping Group Special Features suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit Number of Units Elevation in Feet Picnicking Toilet Disposal Tank Holding Drinking Water Information Visitor Location Map Location has been modifi ed to allow use by most indi- 1 TWIN CREEK 5100 Jun-Oct A,H H A C A6 viduals who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 2 CORN CREEK 2800 Mar-Nov F,B,H,T,U B,H A C 16 1,2,5,7,16,17,21,26,27 B3 3 DEADWATER SPRING 3500 Mar-Nov A,H H A C 7 1,2,5,7,16,24,26,28 B6 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 4 WAGONHAMMER SPRING 3900 Mar-Nov C,H C,H C C 4 17,18,27, No camping, just picnicking B6 H = Non-reservation area. J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 5 CRAGS 8400 Jul-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 14 17,21,27 D4 K = Reservation required. 6 POINT 6600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 18 27 D5 L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 7 MEADOW LAKE 9100 Jul-Sep F,B,T,U B C B 16 1,4,15,26,27 G8 handicapped use. 8 WALLACE LAKE 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 12 1,4,27, C6 9 YELLOWJACKET LAKE 8000 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H H A A 7 1,4,27 D4 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 10 IRON LAKE 8800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 6 1,4,17,27 E5 T = Tents U = Trailers 11 BOUNDARY CREEK 5800 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A • 14 1,2,5,7,16,17,19,21,26,27 G1 12 DAGGER FALLS 5800 Jun-Sep F,C,H,T,U F,C,H C 10 1,2,7,16,17,19,21,22,24,26,27 G1 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 13 JOSEPHUS LAKE 7200 Jul-Sep A,H,T A,H A 3 1,2,4,17,19,21,26,27 F1 the Site: 14 TIN CUP 5600 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A A 13 1,2,16,17,19,21,26,27 F3 1 = Fishing 15 WEST FORK 6600 Jun-Sep A,H,T A,H A 1 1,2,16,21,26,27 F4 2 = River or stream 16 LOLA CREEK 6400 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A B 27 1,2,7,16,17,19,21,24,26,27 G1 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 17 BEAVER CREEK 6400 Jul-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,C,H A B 12 1,2,16,17,19,21,24,26,28 G1 5 = Boat ramp 18 BENCH CREEK 6800 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A C 5 17,19,26,27 H1 6 = Boat rental 19 BANNER CREEK 6800 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A,H C 3 26,27 H1 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 20 THATCHER CREEK 6500 Jul-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A C 5 1,2,26,28 H1 8 = Swimming 21 YANKEE FORK DREDGE 6200 Jun-Sep B 13,16,26,28 G3 9 = Marina 22 CUSTER 6600 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A A A 6 1,2,16,23,26,27 G3 10 = Store 11 = Resort 23 EIGHTMILE 7000 Jul-Sep A,H,T,U A A 2 1,2,16,26,28 G3 12 = Restaurant 24 BONANZA 6200 Jun-Sep A,T,U A,T,U F,A,K A B 8 1,2,15,26,27 G3 13 = Museum 25 CUSTER MUSEUM 6200 Jun-Sep B 13,15,16,18,24,26,28 G3 14 = Cave 26 POLE FLAT 6200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A,H A A 12 1,2,16,26,27 H3 15 = Ghost town 27 FLAT ROCK 6200 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 9 1,2,16,26,27 H3 16 = Canyon 28 BLIND CREEK 6100 Jun-Sep A,F,H,T,U F,A,H A B 5 1,2,7,16,26,27 H3 17 = Trailhead 18 = Historic trail 29 MOSQUITO FLAT 7200 Jun-Sep B,H,T,U B,H A C 11 1,3,5,24,26,28 G4 19 = Nature trail 30 MILL CREEK 7600 Jun-Sep F,B,H,T,U F,B F,B,K A B 8 1,2,16,24,26,27 G4 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 31 BAYHORSE LAKE 8600 Jul-Sep B,H,T,U A,H B 7 1,4,26,27 G4 21 = Wilderness access 32 MORSE CREEK 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 3 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 F7 22 = Waterfalls 33 BIG CREEK 6600 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A 3 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 G7 23 = Geological area 34 TIMBER CREEK 8000 Jul-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B C 12 1,2,16,26,27 G8 24 = Handicapped facilities 25 = Evening program 35 BORAH PEAK Mar-Nov Day Use Only A 3 23,28 I6 26 = Scenic drive 36 PARK CREEK 7700 Jun-Oct F,A,H F,A,H H A A 12 1,2,16,26,27 J5 27 = Timbered setting 37 PHI KAPPA 7100 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,H A A 21 1,2,16,26,27 J5 28 = Open setting 38 WILDHORSE 7400 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U F,A,H H A A 12 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 J5 29 = Groomed sno 39 STARHOPE 8000 Jun-Oct F,B,H,T,U F,B,H B C 21 1,2,16,17,19,26,27 K6 40 IRON BOG 7600 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U F,C,H A C 21 1,2,16,26,28 K7 41 BORAH PEAK TRAILHEAD 7100 Apr-Nov C,H,T,U C,K C 5 17,28 I7 42 LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD 8000 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,K A C 4 1,2,17,28 K6 43 BROAD CANYON TRAILHEAD 7800 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 8 17,27 J6 44 MILL CREEK TRAILHEAD 7300 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 6 1,2,17,27 G8 45 LORISTICA GROUP SITE 8000 Jun-Oct F,K,T,U K K C 8 2,27 I8 46 FALL CREEK TRAILHEAD 7200 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H C 1 1,2,22,28 J5

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O 21 The Sawtooth National Forest 93 15 T NATIONAL RECREATION H 20 S 209 Idaho comprises more than 2.1 million a Boise Falls l SAWTOOTH m 0 Pocatello 2 30 o 1 84 86 acres of public land, most of it in 15 � n Twin Falls B AREA 15 south-central Idaho, with one unit in WILDERNESS Pettit 93 Lake R R BO A i UL 205 v D northern Utah. Forest Headquarters N e ER G 16� r MOUNT E F AINS H is located in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Alturas 2 CHALLIS NF Lake 6 5 1 Forest is made up of four administra- 2 P 17� 21� IO N EE tive units: the Minidoka, Ketchum, 6 R 4 C and Fairfi eld Ranger Districts, and BOISE NF � � � 1 SMO 20 KY 18 19 8 0 � 75 4 the Sawtooth National Recreation MOU NTAINS � 31 9 (SNRA Hdqtrs) 22 30 7 MO � 0 U Area. Ketchum NT � AIN 28 8 �35 22 � S 0 7 T � 0 � 24 o � M 4 o 26 34 04 23 u 29 � 8 25� n � 227 11 t � a �

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5 Twin To I-84 0 Falls Burley settings for recreation opportunities. na J S ke I Hansen M Fairfield 77 81 E Units of this Forest rise from the salt River Albion To Hill City To Shoshone 56,60,62 5 S fl ats of the historic Great Salt Lake 20 1 5 55 �49� A � G E Malta in the south to the 12,076-foot, � 27 � 41 48 49 glacially-formed Hyndman Peak in 59� �42 5 Oakley 77

the north. The Forest’s 1,100 lakes 45 43 �58 5 � Elba M � 00 548 O Rogerson S � 57 U N and more than 3,000 miles of rivers 47 I N F 61� � Lower A T T A

Goose N I � N U and streams provide native trout and Creek S 46 � O Reservoir M annual runs of salmon and steelhead. Not Shown in 54 Geographically Major rivers, such as the Salmon, Correct Location 565 d � N To Burley R 53 O South Fork of the Boise, South I ale S B Y U L B L A E Fork of the Payette, and the Wood IDAHO T T G UTAH River, offer experiences ranging from NEVADA 51 � primitive to highly developed water 564 R A Sublett N G recreation. The Forest’s Redfi sh SAWTOOTH Reservoir E Lake is one of the outstanding large NATIONAL FOREST B L mountain lakes accessible by vehicle A IDAHO & UTAH C K H with fi rst-class family camping To Malta P I Juniper N E opportunities. Scale Not Shown in 81 Geographically M 0 3 6 9 12 15 Miles O Correct Location U

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State Line Forest Supervisor's Strevell e fi sh, including runs of steelhead and r Headquarters IDAHO To Lynn UT T o salmon from the Pacifi c Ocean. One- 84 Interstate Highway Twin Falls, Idaho UTAH T I 001 � third of Idaho’s mountain goat popu- 75 U.S. Highway District Ranger Station 52 42 MOUNTAINS lation is found here, as well as one of 27 State Highway � Recreation Site RIVER RAFT the State’s most important deer herds. 214 Forest Route � Winter Sports Area 30 Hunters come here for deer, elk, Special Area antelope, mountain goat, bear, and To Montello NV

mountain lion. The Sawtooth also 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 offers wing shooting for duck, geese, chukar and Hungarian partridge, and forest grouse. recreation and viewing wildlife in a more developed campgrounds. June, Sightseers, bird watchers, pastoral setting indicative of the old July and August are the busy months hikers, horse riders, and trail and western way of life. for campers. mountain bikers add to recreational Developed recreation sites The Forest includes large traffi c on the Forest. So do skiers and include ski areas, campgrounds, tracts of undeveloped country. The snowmobile operators. Cross-country picnic areas, boat ramps, scenic Sawtooth Wilderness and other high skiing is a rapidly expanding winter overlooks, trail heads, interpretive country areas such as the White use of the Sawtooth’s abundant high sites, and visitor centers. Combined, Clouds, Boulders, Pioneers, and country snow. these sites have a total capacity of Smoky’s, each with its own distinc- The congressionally designated 24,920 persons at one time. Most tive characteristics, attract thousands 754,000-acre Sawtooth National of the popular sites, such as the of hikers and riders annually. Recreation Area is part of the campgrounds at Redfi sh Lake, are Sawtooth National Forest. This area consistently full in July and August. offers outstanding opportunities for Daily use fees are charged at the

18 KEY TO RECREATION SITE INFORMATION SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST Fees (Camping, Picnicking and Group): Recreation Site Information F = Fee Charged Modifi cation of Facilities to Assist Users With Physical Impairments: A = Facilities not modifi ed. B = Limited modifi cation - At least one unit has been modifi ed, but modifi cation may not be Season suffi cient to be usable by many individuals Name Of Camping Group Special Features Use who are confi ned to a wheelchair. C = Signifi cant modifi cation - At least one unit Number of Units Elevation in Feet Picnicking Toilet Disposal Tank Holding Drinking Water Information Visitor Location Map Location has been modifi ed to allow use by most indi- 1 TRAP CREEK 6675 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 3 1,2,27 A1 viduals who are confi ned to a wheelchair. 2 SHEEP TRAIL 6550 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 4 1,2,27 A1 Reservations (Camping, Picnicking, Group): 3 ELK CREEK 6675 Jun-Sep F,A,J,T,U A,H A,J A A 3 1,2,27 A1 H = Non-reservation area. 4 STANLEY LAKE 6500 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B,H A C • 39 1,2,3,5,7,8,17,21,22,26,27 * A1 J = Reservation accepted/recommended. 5 IRON CREEK 6700 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A C 9 1,2,17,21,27 A1 K = Reservation required. 6 GRANDJEAN 5100 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A A • 31 1,2,17,21,26,27, horse facilities, hot spr A1 L = One or more units reserved until 6 pm for 7 SALMON RIVER 6100 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A A • 30 1,2,7,26,27, grocery, cafe - 5 miles A2 handicapped use. 8 RIVERSIDE 6100 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U F,A,J,T,U A A 17 1,2,7,26,27 A2 Type of Facilities Available (Camping): 9 MORMON BEND 6100 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A C • 15 1,2,5,7,26,27 A2 T = Tents 10 LOWER/UPPER O’BRIEN 6000 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 19 1,2,7,26,27 A2 U = Trailers 11 WHISKEY FLATS 5700 May-Oct A,H,T,U B 4 1,2,7,26,28 A3 12 HOLMAN CREEK 5600 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A A 10 1,2,7,26,27 A3 Special Features Located Within One Mile of 13 SUNNY GULCH 6500 May-Oct F,C,H,T,U B,H B C • 45 1,2,7,24,26,27 A2 the Site: 1 = Fishing 14 6500 May-Oct F,C,J,T,U C,J F,C,J B C • • 165 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,17, A2 2 = River or stream 19,20,21,24,25,26,27 ** 3 = Reservoir or lake (powerboats permitted) 15 PETIT LAKE 7000 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B B • 13 1,2,3,5,8,17,21,26,27 B2 4 = Reservoir or lake (no powerboats) 16 7000 May-Oct F,B,J,T,U B,J F,B,J B B • • 56 1,2,3,5,7,8,17,21,26,27 *** B2 5 = Boat ramp 17 CHEMEKETAN 7500 May-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H F,A,J,T,U B 19 1,2,17,26,27 C2 6 = Boat rental 18 EASLEY/BOULDER VIEW 6600 Jun-Sep F,B,J,T,U F,B,J,T,U B B • 20 1,2,8,10,17,26,27, lifeguard C3 7 = Floating, rafting, kayaking 8 = Swimming 19 WOOD RIVER 6300 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,J B B • 30 1,2,17,19,26,27, amphitheater C3 9 = Marina 20 NORTH FORK 6200 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B • • 28 1,2,17,26,27 C3 10 = Store 21 MURDOCK/CARIBOU 6500 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B B • 18 1,2,17,26,27 C3 11 = Resort 22 BOUNDARY 6000 May-Oct F,B,H,T,U B,H B B 6 1,2,10,11,12,13,17,28, laundry C4 12 = Restaurant 23 SAWMILL 5600 May-Oct A,H,T, A,H A 3 1,2,17 D4 13 = Museum 24 FEDERAL GULCH 5700 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 9 1,2,17 D4 14 = Cave 15 = Ghost town 25 COPPER CREEK/GARFIELD 6400 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 8 1,2 D5 16 = Canyon 26 CHAPARRAL 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H C 7 1,2,7 D1 17 = Trailhead 27 ABBOTT 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H C 7 1,2,7,27 D1 18 = Historic trail 28 BIRD CREEK 4600 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H B 5 1,2,7,27 D1 19 = Nature trail 29 WILLOW CREEK 4900 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H B 5 2,27 D1 20 = Accessible by trail or boat only 30 WILLOW CREEK TRANSFER CAMP 5000 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 3 2,17,24,27, corral, hitching rack D1 21 = Wilderness access 22 = Waterfalls 31 BEAR CREEK TRANSFER CAMP 6000 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 4 2,17,24,27, corral, hitching rack D2 23 = Geological area 32 HUNTER CREEK 5500 May-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 4 2,17,24,28, corral, hitching rack E1 24 = Handicapped facilities 33 BAUMGARTNER 5100 May-Sep F,C,H,T,U C,H C C 30 1,2,7,8,19,23,24,26,27, hot pool D1 25 = Evening program 34 BOUNDS 5500 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T,U C,H A B 12 1,2,7,27 D2 26 = Scenic drive 35 CANYON 5500 May-Sep F,A,H,T,U A,H A B 6 1,2,16,17,28 D2 27 = Timbered setting 36 FIVE POINTS 5500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H B 3 1,2,27 D2 28 = Open setting 38 PIONEER 6500 Jun-Sep A,H,T,U A,H A,J A A 5 1,2, amphitheater E2 39 SOLDIER MOUNTAIN SKI AREA 6500 Nov-Apr 12 E2 40 DEER CREEK 5500 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H C 5 1,2,17 D3 41 SCHIPPER 4600 May-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A B 7 1 F3 FOR MORE INFORMATION 42 HARRINGTON FORK 5000 May-Oct A,H C,H A B 9 1,24 F3 If you would like more information or detailed 43 LOWER/UPPER PENSTEMON 6400 Jun-Oct F,B,J,T B F,A,J B B 12 1,24, winter sports, Dec to Mar F3 maps of the Sawtooth National Forest, please 45 BEAR GULCH 5200 May-Oct C,F,H,T,U C,H C,J,T,U C C 13 24,28 F3 contact one of the following: 46 DIAMOND FIELD JACK 7000 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H J B A 8 1, winter sports, Dec to Mar F3 47 BOSTETTER/FATHER & SONS 7100 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H H A A 37 1 F4 FOREST SUPERVISOR 48 LAKE CLEVELAND 9000 Jun-Sep F,A,H,T A,H H B B 8 1,4 F5 Sawtooth National Forest 49 THOMPSON FLAT 8000 Jun-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H F,J A A 16 1,12 E6 2647 Kimberly Road East 51 SUBLETT 5500 Jun-Nov A,H,T,U A,H A A 7 1,5,8 G6 Twin Falls ID 83301-7976 52 CLEAR CREEK 5300 Jun-Oct C,H,T,U C,H B C 14 1,2 I5 (208) 737-3200 53 MILL FLAT 5500 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H J A B 7 1,28 G6 54 PORCUPINE SPRINGS 6950 Jun-Oct C,J,T,U C C,J C C 18 17,26,27 F3 Sawtooth National Recreation Area 55 8200 Jul-Oct F,A,H,T,U A,H A 12 corral E5 8 mi. north of Ketchum on Highway 75 56 BENNETT SPRINGS 7500 Jun-Oct A,H,T,U A,H A 8 E5 HC 64 Box 8291 57 INDEPENDENCE LAKES 8000 Jul-Oct H,T,U A,H A 8 corral F5 Ketchum ID 83340 (208) 727-5013 58 STEER BASIN 5500 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 6 F3 59 BIRCH GLEN 5000 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 4 F3 Stanley Offi ce (SNRA) 60 HOWELL CANYON 7000 Jun-Oct H,T,U A 4 winter sports E5 HC 64 Box 9900 62 PETITT 7000 Jun-Oct F,A,T,U A 12 19 E5 Stanley ID 83278 (208) 774-3000 * Stanley Lake offers three campgrounds, a boat launch, day-use beach, and an interpretive day-use scenic overlook along the lakeshore. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr. ** Redfi sh and Little Redfi sh Lakes offer eight campgrounds (one boat or hike-in only), three day-use picnic areas and beaches, a boat launch, visitor center, amphitheatre, Minidoka Ranger District and full service lodge. Sail boating and water skiing are popular. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr. Group reservations are available at Northshore 3650 South Overland Avenue Picnic Area for day-use purposes only. Burley ID 83318-3242 *** Alturas Lake offers three campgrounds, a boat launch, two reservable day-use picnic areas, a nonreservable day-use picnic area, a large beach and swimming areas. Cross- (208) 678-0430 country skiing and snowmobiling are available Dec-Apr. A store, gas station, RV dump station, and restaurant are located approximately six miles away at Smiley Creek. Fairfi eld Ranger District 102 First Street East PO Box 189 Fairfi eld ID 83327 (208) 764-3202

Ketchum Ranger District 206 Sun Valley Road PO Box 2356 Ketchum ID 83340 (208) 622-5371

Sawtooth National Forest web site: www.fs.fed.us/r4/sawtooth

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