Targhee National Forest in Wyoming

The Targhee National Forest is a vast expanse covering almost two million acres of prime Wyoming wilderness. Though only a small part of it is in the state, the forest runs to the borders of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks.

Wyoming is home to one of the largest areas of undisturbed forest in the United States, the Targhee National Forest. It is over two point eight million acres of rugged mountains, glaciers, rivers, foothills, valleys, aspen forest, sagebrush grasslands, alpine meadows and semi-arid lowlands. There are numerous rivers, streams, waterfalls and lakes, as well as a wide range of interesting wildlife and wild flowers.

The forest stretches well beyond the Wyoming border, being a major part of the Greater Yellowstone Eco-System. It reaches as far south as the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, offering a wealth of things to do and see.

Targhee National Forest's summers are hot and dry; its winters moist and cold. A visitor center is located at the park entrance, giving way to an array of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy campfires (limited restrictions apply), camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, backcountry camping, solace, wilderness adventures, canoeing and swimming.