Can you reserve a site at Alpine North Loop?

Yes, Alpine North Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Alpine North Loop?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Alpine North Loop?

Campfires are allowed at Alpine North Loop. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Alpine North Loop, Idaho — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west. Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.

Recreation

Palisades Reservoir is very close, with excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing for wild and stocked cutthroat trout is very popular. Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Mackinaw trout can also be found.

Boat ramps are located 2 miles away in Alpine and about 10 miles away near Blowout Campground, off Highway 26.

The Grey's River, Salt River and Snake River merge nearby, offering great fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.

The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.

Facilities

The campground offers three group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each, with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Single and double sites are available as well, some have stairs from the parking spur to the site pad.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs within the site are gravel. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated near Palisades Reservoir in a forest of lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. The campground is relatively flat and some sites offer views of Star Valley. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Wind and summer thunderstorms should be expected.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Alpine is just 2 miles east. The popular Mountain Days Celebration is held annually in June, complete with arts and crafts shows, food, live music, a horseshoe tournament, authentic pioneer village and Native American dancers.

Jackson, Wyoming is 40 miles north, with restaurants, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities.

Grand Teton National Park is approximately 55 miles north, with boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery.

The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.

The facts

Season: Mid May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: ALPI, ALPINE NORTH LOOP, NSNG

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
3 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Alpine North Loop

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
005	ALPI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	16
007	ALPI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	16
008	ALPI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	16
GS1	ALPINE NORTH LOOP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	50
GS2	ALPINE NORTH LOOP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	50
GS3	ALPINE NORTH LOOP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	50
001	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
002	NSNG	Rv Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
003	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
004	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
006	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
009	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
010	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
011	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
012	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
013	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
014	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
015	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
016	NSNG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8

Getting there

From Alpine, Wyoming, travel 2 miles west on Highway 26 to the campground entrance.

43.19639, -111.04111 · 43°11'47.0"N 111°2'28.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Alpine North Loop

Can you reserve a site at Alpine North Loop?: Yes, Alpine North Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Alpine North Loop have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Alpine North Loop?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Alpine North Loop?: Campfires are allowed at Alpine North Loop. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Alpine North Loop also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Alpine North Loop's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Alpine North Loop

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Blowout Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
McCoy Creek Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
Greys River Corridor 3.3 mi · Facility
Blowout Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
Lunch Counter/Kahuna Overlook 6.4 mi · Facility
Wolf Creek Campground 6.9 mi · Campground
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Contact

Phone 208-270-0150 OR 541-351-1182
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-01.

Alpine North Loop