Recreation area

Box Canyon Trailhead

Caribou-Targhee National Forest · Wyoming — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Various species of tress and wildflowers can be seen on the trail, as well as songbirds, waterfowl and occasional wildlife. The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide.

Getting there

The trail is located 1 mile west of the Island Park Ranger Station. From Island Park Ranger Station head west on Riverside Drive and follow the road until you reach the Buffalo Hydro Dam.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.