Alpine North Loop
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Group sites | 3 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | ALPI | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | ALPI | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | ALPI | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | Yes | |
| GS1 | Group | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 12 | Yes | |
| GS2 | Group | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 12 | Yes | |
| GS3 | Group | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 12 | Yes | |
| 001 | NSNG | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | NSNG | RV | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 003 | NSNG | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | NSNG | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers three group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Single and double sites are available as well, some have stairs from the parking spur to the site pad. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs within the site are gravel. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Mid May |
| Forest | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Booking | Sites can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov |
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Getting there
From Alpine, Wyoming, travel 2 miles west on Highway 26 to the campground entrance.
| Nearest town | Targhee, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 43.1964° N, 111.0411° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountainist ↗ | 2.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
The town of Alpine is just 2 miles east. The popular Mountain Days Celebration is held annually in June, complete with arts and crafts shows, food, live music, a horseshoe tournament, authentic pioneer village and Native American dancers. Jackson, Wyoming is 40 miles north, with restaurants, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is approximately 55 miles north, with boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery. The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding.
- 13.3 miCabin Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1 miLong Springs1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2 miDriveway Canyon2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.4 miGreys River Snowmobile Trail ↗58 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miSouth Fork Indian Creek ↗9.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.5 miBitters Peak ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miWilliams Creek ↗9.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest, which overlaps Bridger-Teton National Forest.
- inCaribou-Targhee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,077,758 acres
- inBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground is situated near Palisades Reservoir in a forest of lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. The campground is relatively flat and some sites offer views of Star Valley. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Wind and summer thunderstorms should be expected.
Recreation
Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also be found. Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near Blowout Campground, off Highway 26. The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Alpine North Loop?
Sites at Alpine North Loop are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Alpine North Loop?
For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Alpine North Loop?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Alpine North Loop open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Alpine North Loop have?
19 sites, including 15 standard sites without power, 3 group sites, and 1 RV site without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Alpine North Loop?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Alpine North Loop?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Alpine North Loop?
Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Alpine North Loop?
Targhee, Wyoming. The town of Alpine is just 2 miles east.
Source: Getting there
What if Alpine North Loop is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blowout Campground (2.4 mi, first-come), Mccoy Creek Campground (3.1 mi, first-come), and Little Cottonwood Group (5.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby