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Jensen Cabin

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road. The Jensen cabin sleeps six and includes: two sets of bunkbeds are in one room, two twin beds in the loft, mattresses on all beds, a wood stove with cut firewood for heat, a propane stove for cooking, a table with benches and chairs near the wood stove. Jensen Cabin is situated at aproxemently 6,400 feet on the Caribou-Targhee Natoinal Forest.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The Jensen cabin sleeps six and includes: two sets of bunkbeds are in one room, two twin beds in the loft, mattresses on all beds, a wood stove with cut firewood for heat, a propane stove for cooking, a table with benches and chairs near the wood stove. There are limited cooking utensils and pots in the cabin. There is no water or sink inside the cabin, but there is a plastic tub available for washing dishes and washing hands, etc. A hand pump for water, a vault toilet, fire pit, and a picnic table are located outside. Electricity is not provided and there is no cell service at the cabin. Guests may wish to bring battery or propane-powered lighting. Bedding, matches, and emergency items like a first aid kit are not provided. A large trash can is provided, but trash bags are needed to pack out garbage. All garbage and food items should be stored inside the cabin at all times to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife. All vehicles, including ATVs, UTVs, trailers and campers, can only be parked on the gravel driveway into the cabin and in the limited parking area at the cabin. There is no parking, camping or riding (except snowmachines) in the meadows surrounding the cabin.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

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Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Jesen Cabin

Jensen Cabin

CABIN NONELECTRIC

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10

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Important notices

This is a NO Pet Facility, Please no dogs Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant. Please make sure fires in the outside campfire ring are extinguished completely before leaving the cabin. Abandoning campfires during any point in your stay at the cabin can result in a violation. This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility, please take all trash with you when leaving the cabin. Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more. Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest There will be no changes allowed to stay reservations Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/ .

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Jensen Cabin available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Jensen Cabin?

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