Cave Falls Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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Cave Falls Rd. Alta, ID 83414 208-557-5900 Official Website

GPS: 44.132, -111.0156

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Overview of Cave Falls Campground

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Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.

Number of Sites 23

Pad Type gravel

Open Seasonally Yes

Elevation 6,200 ft / 1,889 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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3 reviews
“A great get-away location for dry camping”

Reviewed 9/18/2017

Nightly rate: $10
Days stayed: 1
Site Number: 13
Overall Rating

I've known about Cave Falls since I was a kid in the 70's. It's near the end of a rather treacherous forest service road east of Ashton, ID. It is just outside the Yellowstone NP border.

There are 23 gravel sites, most of them are pull-through. The only amenities are vault toilets (that double as bear protection!) one yard hydrant for potable water, and several bear bins for food storage.

Sites are fairly level with some gravel, and include a picnic table and a fire ring. There is a turn-around at the end of the road, but large RVs may still need to make a 3- or 5-point turn.

All the sites are within an easy walk to the Falls River, a clear-running snowmelt river that is 34°F year-round. Self-registration and payment is available at the entrance.

Just a few miles up is the end of the road, and the spectacular sight of Cave Falls. It got it's name from the cave that is at the base of the falls. Sadly, it collapsed a few years ago and is no longer accessible. There is also a trail head for backpackers, day hikers and equestrian riders, plus vault toilets at the falls.

Most of the sites are surrounded by old-growth forest, so finding shade will not be an issue.

The Bechler River Ranger Station is just a few miles to the northwest.

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Amenities

Hookups
  • dry camping
Recreation
  • fishing
  • recreation trail
  • water access
Site Amenities
  • fire ring
  • picnic table
Facilities
  • restrooms: vault
  • trash
  • water available
Pets
  • pets
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