Bridger Teton National Forest

With over 3.4 million acres, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a huge part of the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States – the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

  • The Bridger-Teton National Forest is composed of more than 3.4 million acres of public land with nearly 1.2 million acres of that public land designated as wilderness.
  • The area is accessible year-round and is the location for all types of outdoor activities.

Overview
Located in Western Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is composed of more than 3.4 million acres of public land.

Nearly 1.2 million acres of that public land is designated Wilderness, with over 3,000 miles of road and trail and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and streams.

Over 2,000 miles of hiking trails are located in the forest providing access into wilderness areas and interlinking with trails in Yellowstone National Park.

There are several dozen vehicle accessible campgrounds that have picnic tables and tent sites as well as room in some circumstances for recreational vehicles.

The Bridger Teton Forest also has three permitted ski resorts.

Location/Directions
The Bridger-Teton National Forest stretches from Yellowstone National Park, along the eastern boundary of Grand Teton National Park and from there rides along the western slope of the Continental Divide to the southern end of the Wind River Range. The forest also extends southward encompassing the Salt River Range and Wyoming Range mountains near the Idaho border.

Seasons
All areas are easily accessible during the summer months. However, during the winter months, some of the wilderness-designated areas may not be accessible.

Activities

  • Summer activities include
    Camping
    Hiking
    Canoeing
    Fishing
    Horseback riding
    Mountain bike riding
    Rock Climbing
  • Winter activities include
    Hunting (in the fall)
    Snowmobiling
    Cross country skiing
    Snowshoeing
    Ice Climbing
    Dog Sledding
    Backcountry Skiing
    Snow boarding
    Skiing

View the local providers:

Budge Slide Lake Cabins - Homes on the LakeKelly, WY
Beautiful lodgepole pine cabins, with new amenities, on Slide Lake (adjoins Teton Park). Great access to wildlife, fishing, hiking trails, boating, water sports and relaxing.
Website
Map
Phone (307) 733-9061
$$ - $$$
Teton Mountain Bike Tours - the valley's leaderJackson, WY
Enjoy half- & full-day guided bike tours throughout local forest trails and roads. Easy riding for all ages (full suspension), plus exceptional multi-day package options.
Website
Map
Phone (307) 733-0712

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