Alpine North Loop
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Targhee, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$60 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (88 reviews)
Season: May through October
Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west. Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.The campground offers three group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alpine-north-loop to be notified when sites open up.
Alpine North Loop offers direct access to Palisades Reservoir for excellent boating, fishing, and water sports, with proximity to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park just a day trip away. At 5,640 feet elevation in Star Valley, it's a scenic base for cutthroat trout fishing and multiple outdoor recreation activities.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles are present in the area (iNaturalist verified). Watch for Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes and be aware of Long-eared Owls during evening hours.
Insider tips for Alpine North Loop: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 19 sites and high demand during peak season Bring your own hookups or self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite amenity listings Firewood is available for purchase on-site, reducing the need to pack it in
Skip Alpine North Loop if: You need full RV hookups—campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round access—operations are seasonal May through October only.
Best time to visit Alpine North Loop: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. July-September — Peak season for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing at Palisades Reservoir.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Cottonwood Group (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY), Jensen Cabin (Idaho Falls, WY), Big Elk (Irwin, ID), Station Creek Campground (SNAKE RIVER CANYON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alpine North Loop
Cell signal at Alpine North Loop (Targhee, WY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west. Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.The campground offers three group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 19 sites and high demand during peak season
Bring your own hookups or self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite amenity listings
Firewood is available for purchase on-site, reducing the need to pack it in
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Peak season for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing at Palisades Reservoir
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Alpine, Wyoming, travel 2 miles west on Highway 26 to the campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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