Box Canyon Campground
The Box Canyon Campground is situated on the canyon rim above the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. There are 16 single and 2 double units, each having tent and camper pads, fire rings, grills and picnic tables. Two of the single campsites are pull throughs. Campsites near the canyon rim are shaded by lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir. There are 2 vault toilets, water hydrants, and a bear-proof dumpster. The area is wheelchair accessible. This campground has several short trails that leave the Box Canyon Trail to access the Henry's Fork.
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Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May |
| Forest | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Booking | Box Canyon is not on the reservation system and sites are available on a first come - first serve basis. |
| Fees | Single Site $ 25.00. Double Site $ 50.00. Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00 |
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Getting there
The Box Canyon Campground is located 28 miles south of West Yellowstone, MT or 75 miles north of Idaho Falls, ID. The entry way to the Campground is on the west side of Highway 20, one mile south of the Island Park Ranger Station.
| Coordinates | 44.3912° N, 111.3989° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle's Curios ↗ | 23.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 1.6 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.6 miLast Chance Fisherman Access Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 2.8 miButtermilk Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 4.1 miMill Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miPonds Trail C0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.7 miBuffalo River Trail1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miLast Chance Trail4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.4 miPonds Trail B0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.7 miPonds Trail A0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 miPonds Trail2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.6 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Glen and Addie Crabtree CabinBuilding · Island Park · 5 mi
- Eleanor Albaugh CabinBuilding · Island Park · 8.4 mi
- Bishop Mountain LookoutHistoric district · Island Park · 8.6 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Box Canyon Campground?
No. Box Canyon Campground is first-come, first-served. Box Canyon is not on the reservation system and sites are available on a first come - first serve basis. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Box Canyon Campground?
Single Site $ 25.00. Double Site $ 50.00. Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Box Canyon Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Box Canyon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Buffalo (Idaho) (2.8 mi), Buttermilk (3.2 mi), and Mccrea Bridge (4.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby