Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to the Snake River at this Forest Service campground in Snake River Canyon. Station Creek Campground sits just above the water within Targhee National Forest, offering a limited number of sites with ample spacing between them. The sound of rapids provides a constant backdrop for overnight stays.
Campers can walk to the river in about two minutes from their sites. Fresh water is available on-site, and pets are welcome with advance reservations recommended. The campground serves as a convenient base for dog-friendly camping around Alpine, located 15 minutes away for supplies, while Jackson sits 25 minutes to the east for additional services.
Description
Overview
Station Creek Campground is located in beautiful Snake River Canyon, just 27 miles southwest of Jackson, in western Wyoming. It sits at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and whitewater rafting on the Snake River.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout is a popular activity on the Snake, as is whitewater rafting and kayaking. A boat ramp is nearby.
Facilities
The campground offers two group campsites that can accommodate up to 40 people each. The sites are equipped with picnic and serving tables, campfire circles, grills and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no electricity. Firewood can be purchased at the campground. Large parking areas within the facility are dirt.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade throughout the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. The Snake River can be accessed across the road and down an embankment.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Jackson is 25 miles north of the campground, offering restaurants, groceries, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is approximately 40 miles north, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundStation Creek Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Jackson, travel south on Highway 191/89/26 for about 13 miles, to Hoback Junction. Turn right onto Highway 26/89 and continue along the Snake River Canyon for 14 miles. The campground is on the north side of the road.
Address
BRIDGER-TETON
Snake river canyon, WY
Coordinates
43.2044444 N
110.8333333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 7 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 46 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 20 min from Ogden, UT
