Jensen Cabin
Open for reservations. Vehicle access available mid-May through early November via 10 miles of gravel road. Winter access (mid-November through mid-May) requires snowmobile or cross-country skis with a 10-mile trek from the snowmobile trailhead. Fire danger is currently low.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:27PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized amounts closer to 3 inches possible in spots. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Jensen Cabin is a fully remodeled 2-room cabin with loft, constructed of rough-cut lumber with metal siding and roof, situated at approximately 6,400 feet in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The cabin sits on the edge of a meadow surrounded by pine trees, offering views of distant mountains. It sleeps six guests with two sets of bunk beds in one room and two twin beds in the loft, all with mattresses provided. The cabin is equipped with a wood stove and cut firewood for heating, a propane stove with limited cookware for meals, a table with benches and chairs, and a plastic tub for washing. Water is available from an outdoor hand pump, and an outdoor vault toilet serves the facility. There is no electricity or cell service. Guests must bring their own bedding, matches, first aid kit, and trash bags as this is a pack-it-out facility. Year-round recreational opportunities include horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and berry picking in summer, with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in winter. McCoy Creek and Jensen Creek are nearby for fishing. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, elk, moose, and mule deer. Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, and Palisades Reservoir are within easy driving distance.
Directions
From Alpine, Wyoming, travel 13 miles off McCoy Creek Road. Approximately 10 miles of the route is on gravel roads.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 523-1412 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Caribou-Targhee NF Alerts |
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