Jackson Ranger District

The Jackson Ranger District offers an incredible abundance of recreation areas and activities to choose from for all visitors. From internationally recognized skiing to world-famous fishing to wildlife watching, the variety is endless. The District contains the Gros Ventre Wilderness, hundreds of miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers including the famous Snake River, and many more areas that are all amazing. The entire Jackson Ranger District is under a Bear Food Storage Order meaning all attractants must be kept unavailable to bears.

Cache Creek Area map

Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the summer season. Campgrounds and dispersed campsites are often filling by late morning or mid-day. People planning to camp will need to be flexible with their choice of locations. More information can be found on this interactive StoryMap: Successful Camping in Jackson and Blackrock Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest (hyperlink to http://arcg.is/1LuC95)

General Information

Multiple Use and Recreating on the Jackson Ranger District

Due to the outdoor nature of Jackson Hole and the proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the Jackson Ranger District hosts a large number of visitors year-round who each recreate in many different ways, from dog walking to snowmobiling to mountain biking. With these large numbers of visitors and many various recreation uses, conflicts are bound to arise. Please take the time to browse the fliers listed below which offer ways you can help prevent and reduce conflict while recreating on the Jackson Ranger District. Public lands are an incredible treasure and the privilege of use carries much responsibility to ensure that these great recreation areas and opportunities are available for everyone far into the future.

Winter Forest Recreation Map

Practice Respect and Responsibility

Attention Dog Owners - Summer!

Attention Dog Owners - Winter!

General Summer Recreation Information

General Winter Recreation Information

Keep the Peace

Winter Wildlife Encounters

Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding all Federal holidays and occasional early release before a holiday. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. 307-739-5500

Contact Name: Jackson Ranger District

Contact Phone: 307-739-5500