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Near Alta, Wyoming
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Teton Canyon
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Teton Canyon Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Driggs, Idaho is just 11 miles away. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region.
This newly-renovated campground contains several campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and food storage locker. Two equestrian sites are available for those camping with horses.
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided but there is no electricity. Some first come, first served sites may also be available. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Need to Know
- Wildlife Caution
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Campground is located in Wyoming but the only access is through Idaho
A $8 fee extra vehicles will be collected at the campground per day
- Please bring reservation confirmation to the campground
- This campground has first come, first served sites
- Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Teton Creek, with partial views of the nearby Teton Range. A dense forest of pine, spruce and fir covers half of the campground, providing nice shade. The other half of the campground is more open, with aspens and pines dotting the summer wildflower-filled meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer.
Nearby Attractions
Popular activities in the area include the Teton Valley Summer Festival over the Fourth of July in Driggs, complete with a hot air balloon festival, parade, rodeo, bike races and antique and craft booths.
Grand Targhee Resort is nearby and hosts outstanding annual music festivals: Targhee Fest is in mid-July; Targhee Bluegrass Festival is in mid-August. The resort also offers lift-served hiking and mountain biking, scenic lift rides, guided horseback riding, a climbing wall and an 18-hole disc golf course. A disc golf tournament is held annually in late July.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are both within a few hours drive.
Recreation
The towering Teton Range and Jedediah Smith Wilderness are adjacent to the canyon. Excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding opportunities abound, with trails leaving from the campground. A horse staging area is located at the trailhead parking area.
Teton Creek runs alongside the campground. Fly-fishermen love casting for brook and Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Contact Information
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TARGHEE WY
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-270-0150 OR 541-351-1182
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Driggs, Idaho, travel 9 miles east. Turn east at the Key Bank on Little Avenue and follow the road to the forest boundary. Turn right on Forest Road 009 and continue 4 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TETO, Type Standard Nonelectric
