Montpelier Ranger District - Caribou National Forest - Montpelier, ID, USA
N 42° 19.362 W 111° 17.834
12T E 475508 N 4685649
The Montpelier Ranger District offices in the Caribou National Forest are co-located with the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMGC0Z
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2013
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"Montpelier Ranger District area management encompasses more than 400,000 acres and includes lands on part of the Cache National Forest as well as the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
District Ranger: Dennis Duehren
Address: 322 N. 4th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
Phone: 208-847-0375 Fax: 208-847-3426
Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday" (
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"The Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders. This Forest is also home to the Curlew National Grassland.
On the northern end of this Forest the massive profile of the Teton Range can be seen. Scattered throughout the Forest are waterfalls cascading down cliffs of ancient volcanic material. There are excellent tubing opportunities and perhaps the best trout fishing in crystal clear water. Hiking is also an important and excellent way to explore the Forest with many trails leading you to beautiful areas.
On the southern end spend time at the campgrounds with woods of pine and fir trees. Wildlife wanders unafraid, with clear fast flowing creeks, it only takes the scent of a campfire to imagine Native Americans, wagon trains, miners, settlers and cowboys passing by. Or, perhaps you would like to enjoy watersports available at Bear Lake.
The biggest problem with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is there are so many and varied recreational opportunities to enjoy, there just isn't enough time to do them all in one visit." (
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"The weather in the Caribou-Targhee Natonal Forest varies with elevation. Summers tend to bring clear days, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. Daytime highs are normally warm to moderate, with relatively cool to cold nights, depending on elevation. Winter can bring cold temperatures with heavy snow, especially at the high elevations. Sunny days are common between winter storms.
This Forest borders a number of communities in fourteen counties. These communities offer many resources for travelers planning a visit to the Forest and surrounding area." (
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