About this campground
Special attractions along the trail include five alpine lakes amid the mountains, abundant wildlife, wildflowers, and great scenic views of the mountains and valley floor. The Targhee Creek Trail is located in Grizzly Bear habitat and if camping overnight along the trail, use the bear proof storage containers provided or hang your food appropriately.
Getting there
Located 16 miles north of the Island Park Ranger Station and 10 miles west of West Yellowstone, MT. Travel north 15 miles on Highway 20 then turn west on Forest Road #057. This road leads directly to the Targhee Creek Trailhead.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Howard Springs Picnic SiteCaribou-Targhee National Forest1 mi
- Henrys LakeCaribou-Targhee National Forest5 mi
- Big Springs Boating LaunchCaribou-Targhee National Forest12 mi
- Big Springs Warming HutCaribou-Targhee National Forest13 mi
- McCrea Bridge Boat RampCaribou-Targhee National Forest15 mi
- Mill Creek Boat RampCaribou-Targhee National Forest16 mi
Explore more Wyoming camping
Targhee Creek Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Wyoming campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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