Trails End Campground

Closed — Closed for winter. Opens June 1 and operates through fall until snow closes access roads. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.

About

Trails End Campground sits at high elevation in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, approximately 30 minutes from Pinedale via paved Skyline Drive. This primitive campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the Bridger Wilderness, located just beyond the Elkhart-Pole Creek Trailhead. The facility offers basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and paved parking pads at each site, with vault toilets available but no potable water on-site. Several sites feature corrals for visitors traveling with stock animals, making this a popular choice for horsepacking trips into the wilderness. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Due to the high elevation location, the season is limited to summer months when snow has cleared from the access roads. Proper food storage is mandatory as this is active bear country. Campers should be prepared for primitive conditions and bring all necessary supplies, including water treatment capabilities to purify water from nearby natural sources. The campground's proximity to major trailheads makes it ideal for backpackers and wilderness enthusiasts looking for early morning trail access.

Directions

From Pinedale, head east on Highway 191 (East Pine Street) and turn left onto Fremont Lake Road. Continue 3 miles where the road becomes Skyline Drive/Forest Service Road 370740. Follow FS-370740 for 9.7 miles, turn right onto FS-370740B, and continue 1.5 miles. Trails End Campground is just beyond Elkhart-Pole Creek Trailhead on the right. Total distance: 14 miles, approximately 24 minutes.

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