Caribou-Targhee
National Forest |
  The Caribou-Targhee National Forest covers
1,000,000 acres and offers a host of recreational
opportunities including 28 Campgrounds, 1200 miles of hiking
trails, and 250 miles of streams for your enjoyment.
The forest is headquarted in Idaho Falls with District
Offices in Malad, Soda Springs, and Montpelier. The
Districts oversee a host of multiple uses including grazing
of sheep and cattle while maintaining habitat for elk, deer,
moose, and small game, large phosphate mines, water yield
and timber harvest. |
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 The Highline National Recreational Trail
offers one exploration opportunity few others allow. It runs the upper
ridge of the Bear River Range for 55 miles from Soda Point to Beaver Creek in
Utah. Because it runs the ridge, ups and downs are minimal for mountain
terrain and the views are nothing short of breathtaking. The trail is open
to hiking, camping, trail bikes, horses, snowmobiles in season, and in some
areas to ATV's. Snowmobilers will find it free of many of the restrictions
found in Yellowstone.
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Fishing Spots in Southeast Idaho -
There are several reservoirs on and near the Caribou-Targhee
National Forest that provide excellent angling opportunities.
Blackfoot Reservoir - Yellowstone cutthroat trout or
rainbow trout.
Chesterfield - Yellowstone cutthroat trout and rainbow
trout fisheries.
 Daniels Reservoir
- Bonneville cutthroat trout and rainbow trout.
Stone Reservoir - rainbow trout, black crappie,
largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Montpelier Reservoir - Bonneville cutthroat trout,
rainbow trout, kokanee, or yellow perch.
Alexander Reservoir - Bonneville cutthroat trout or
yellow perch.
Oneida Reservoir - Bonneville cutthroat trout, walleye,
yellow perch, and small mouth bass.
American Falls Reservoir - rainbow and brown trout,
bullhead catfish, crappie and perch.
Big catch at 2001
Free Fishing Day Celebration in Soda Springs.
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  Conservation and Reclamation
On the Caribou many areas were overgrazed allowing tarweed
and mule's ear to take over. In 2002, the Forest Service teamed
up with researchers and began and effort to restore the tall
forbs community (wild flowers) within the Caribou forest. As you
can see in the photo on the left, the seedling plants are now
vigorous and reproducing.
Read our
2002 - 2003 Report
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Caribou/Targhee National Forest
Suite 282, Federal Building
250 S. 4th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-7500
www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou
Local
Forest Service Offices
in Malad, Montpelier, Pocatello or Soda Springs. |
 Our forest is full of beautiful campgrounds with
picnic tables, restrooms, and fire pits. You can find and view
Forest Service Campgrounds in Southeast Idaho and make
reservations at:
ReserveAmerica.com |
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