Jensen Cabin

Federal campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Location: Idaho Falls, WY, WY

Price: From $95 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road. The current cabin was built in the earily 70’s, but the site has been fully remodeled. The 2-room cabin with a loft is made of rough cut lumber and has meatal sideing and a metal roof.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jensen-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Jensen Cabin offers a unique remote experience 13 miles from Alpine, Wyoming, with a fully remodeled 2-room cabin featuring a loft. The location provides excellent opportunities for hunting, photography, snowmobiling, and backcountry activities.

Wildlife alert: Moose (Alces alces), mule deer (Venado bura), Bald Eagles, Swainson's Hawks, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Jensen Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Plan for approximately 10 miles of gravel road travel to reach the cabin. Firewood available for purchase on-site.

Skip Jensen Cabin if: You have pets—this is a NO Pet Facility.. You require hookups—no hookups available at this site.. You need vehicle access November through mid-May..

Best time to visit Jensen Cabin: May-November — Vehicle access to cabin available mid-May through early November; gravel road access requires high-clearance vehicle.. Winter — Snowmobile and cross-country ski access available when roads are impassable..

Nearby campgrounds: Alpine North Loop (Targhee, WY), Caribou Mountain Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Big Elk (Irwin, ID), Calamity (Swan Valley, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jensen Cabin

Cell signal at Jensen Cabin (Idaho Falls, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road. The current cabin was built in the earily 70’s, but the site has been fully remodeled. The 2-room cabin with a loft is made of rough cut lumber and has meatal sideing and a metal roof.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsNot allowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have pets—this is a NO Pet Facility.✕ You require hookups—no hookups available at this site.✕ You need vehicle access November through mid-May.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Plan for approximately 10 miles of gravel road travel to reach the cabin.

Firewood available for purchase on-site.

Best: May-November

Vehicle access to cabin available mid-May through early November; gravel road access requires high-clearance vehicle.

Best: Winter

Snowmobile and cross-country ski access available when roads are impassable.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose (Alces alces), mule deer (Venado bura), Bald Eagles, Swainson's Hawks, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes present in the area.

Location

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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Jensen Cabin cost per night?+
Jensen Cabin costs $95 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Jensen Cabin open?+
Jensen Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jensen Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Jensen Cabin?+
Jensen Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jensen Cabin?+
Jensen Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Jensen Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jensen Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jensen Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Jensen Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$95 /night★ 4 (15)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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