Trail Creek
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: DRIGGS, WY, WY
Price: From $17 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trail Creek Campground is located along Trail Creek on scenic Teton Pass, just 7 miles from Victor, Idaho at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, exploring local trails and sightseeing in this beautiful region.The campground is situated on the banks of Trail Creek in an open grassy meadow lined with Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trail-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Trail Creek Campground offers scenic camping along Trail Creek at 6,600 feet elevation with excellent fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat and brook trout, plus proximity to hiking and mountain biking on Mikesell Canyon Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained grounds, attentive camp hosts, and exceptionally clean vault toilets.
Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Wapiti (elk), Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Pink-sided Junco, and Chipping Sparrow observed in the area.
Insider tips for Trail Creek: Book early — this federal campground fills quickly according to known issues. Overflow camping with fire pits is available when main sites are full. Arrive early in the day to secure a site during peak season.
Skip Trail Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.. You are sensitive to highway noise — Wyoming Highway 22 is adjacent to the campground..
Best time to visit Trail Creek: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground.. Early May or late September — Shoulder seasons may have fewer crowds than peak summer, though early booking is still essential..
Nearby campgrounds: Mike Harris (DRIGGS, ID), Big Elk (Irwin, ID), Reunion Flat (Alta, WY via Driggs, WY), Teton Canyon (Alta, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trail Creek
Cell signal at Trail Creek (DRIGGS, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- 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.
Trail Creek Campground is located along Trail Creek on scenic Teton Pass, just 7 miles from Victor, Idaho at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, exploring local trails and sightseeing in this beautiful region.The campground is situated on the banks of Trail Creek in an open grassy meadow lined with Douglas fir, spruce and aspen trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including moose and deer.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
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this federal campground fills quickly according to known issues.
Overflow camping with fire pits is available when main sites are full.
Arrive early in the day to secure a site during peak season.
Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground.
Shoulder seasons may have fewer crowds than peak summer, though early booking is still essential.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 7 miles southeast of Victor, Idaho, adjacent to Wyoming Highway 22, 2 miles south of Mike Harris Campground.
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- 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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