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Jensen Cabin — Caribou Targhee National Forest

Jensen Cabin is located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures in the area range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Palisades Reservoir and the hiking trails of the Teton Range.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Overview

Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road. The current cabin was built in the earily 70's, but the site has been fully remodeled. The 2-room cabin with a loft is made of rough cut lumber and has meatal sideing and a metal roof. This is a NO Pet Facility, Please no dogs.__ Guests can drive a vehicle to the cabin from mid-May through early November, although about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin from approximately mid Novemeber through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.____

Recreation

The Jensen Cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry picking is available in late summer. Some of the other activities located within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking. Game and game bird hunting is a popular pastime in season.

Facilities

The Jensen Cabin provides access to a variety of year-round recreational activities, including horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Berry picking is available in late summer. Some of the other activities located within a few miles include off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking. Game and game bird hunting is a popular pastime in season.

Natural Features

Jensen Cabin is situated at aproxemently 6,400 feet on the Caribou-Targhee Natoinal Forest. The cabin sits on the edge of a meadow surrounded by pine trees. Guests can enjoy views of the distant mountains. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, elk, moose, and mule deer. McCoy Creek and Jensen Creek are nearby for fishing opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

Jackson Hole, Wy National Elk Refuge Grand Teton National Park Alpine, Wy Palisades Reservoir

contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 523-1412.

Charges & Cancellations

There will be no changes allowed to stay reservations. If a change is needed you will need to cancel the reservation and make a new one.__

Fee Info

$95.00 per night.__

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Location

Jensen Cabin — Caribou Targhee National Forest is located in Idaho

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Coordinates

43.18282 N
111.1558 W

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