Established Camping
Grand View Campground (Targhee NF)
About
National Forest
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Overview
Grand View Campground is located on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, adjacent to the Lower Mesa Falls Overlook, approximately 13 miles northeast of Ashton, Idaho. Upper Mesa Falls is within a mile. Visitors enjoy exploring the trails at the falls, viewing wildlife and hiking.
Recreation
Mesa Falls Recreation Area offers walkways and overlooks for all to enjoy. Upper Falls has an accessible path and close-up overlook of the falls, as well as a staffed Interpretive Center. Visitors enjoy viewing the power and beauty of the falls, as well as watching the osprey and eagles that frequent the area. An abandoned railroad bed acts as a trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding from the Bear Gulch parking lot to West Yellowstone, Montana. Several entry/exit points are found along the trail. Numerous additional trails are in the vicinity.
Facilities
The campground offers seven single sites and two double sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Electric hookups at all campsites.
Natural Features
The Mesa Falls Scenic Byway leads through Idaho's backcountry to the 85-foot Lower Mesa Falls and 110-foot Upper Mesa Falls, both on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. A beautiful rainbow created by sunlight passing through the mist is visible from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during sunny days at Upper Mesa Falls. The byway is home to an abundance of seasonal wildflowers. A variety of wildlife makes it home in the area, including moose, bear, deer, elk, marmots, coyotes, martens, eagles, osprey and many other small mammals and birds.
Nearby Attractions
Harriman State Park, a wildlife refuge featuring Blue Ribbon trout fishing (fly fishing, catch and release), trumpeter swans, elk, moose and various waterfowl, is located approximately 11 miles north on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. Island Park is within a short drive beyond Harriman, with outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, with boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, boating, water skiing and fishing. Yellowstone National Park and West Yellowstone, Montana, are an hour's drive away. Yellowstone offers hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing in a breathtaking natural setting.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Nice Campground with Fantastic Host!
There's so much to see in the area. Obviously the nearby falls, but also other great opportunities not too far of a drive such as Cave Falls. The campground itself has a hiking and vista opportunities. It was very well maintained and peaceful. We got unlucky with a flat tire out and our host was incredibly helpful to get us to the only place nearby (not nearby) to get that replaced. Above and beyond, and made an unfortunate situation much more tolerable.
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Great but buggy
Gorgeous and quiet camp spot despite being off the scenic byway. You can easily walk down to the Lower Mesa Falls observation point from the campground, and Upper Falls are a 5 minute drive. Apply big spray often and enjoy this campground!
What a surprise!
What a surprise. Small, intimate, but generous sites. We don't often find NF campgrounds with electricity. Only 9 sites, but all with electric. There is a spicket for fresh water. Super clean. A little road noise, but not too bad. As with all national sites, the America the Beautiful Senior pass makes it only $13 per night. What a deal. Extra vehicles are charged a $7 fee. Also, as others have said. Upper Mesa Falls is worth a visit. We went around noon and the falls produced a rainbow. Beautiful ! See photos for pictures of all sitesm
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Location
Grand View Campground (Targhee NF) is located in Idaho
Directions
From Ashton, Idaho, head east out on ID-47 (Mesa Falls Scenice Byway). Stay on the main road - it will make one big curve and head north, then cross Warm River (don't turn right onto the Fish Creek Road). Turn left at the Lower Mesa Falls Overlook. The campground is to the left with the overlook parking area to the right.
Address
Mesa Falls Scenic Byway
Ashton, ID 83420
Coordinates
44.175 N
111.3138889 W