A man stands in a field in front of a rustic cabin with mountains in the background. — **Plate I.** Jensen Cabin exterior. From youtube.com

A cabin with a metal roof and a covered porch stands in a forest. — **Plate II.** Front view of Jensen Cabin. From recreation.gov

A cabin nestled among tall pine trees and mountains under a clear blue sky. — **Plate III.** Jensen Cabin surrounded by trees. From recreation.gov

A wooden cabin with a metal roof sits in a clearing surrounded by trees. — **Plate IV.** Jensen Cabin exterior. From fs.usda.gov

A small, modern public restroom building stands in a wooded area. — **Plate V.** Vault toilet, Jensen Cabin. From recreation.gov

An interior view of a wooden room featuring a spiral staircase and wooden furniture. — **Plate VI.** Interior with spiral staircase, Jensen Cabin. From thedyrt.com

An interior view of a wooden room with a spiral staircase, benches, and windows. — **Plate VII.** Living room interior, Jensen Cabin. From recreation.gov

An interior shot of a rustic kitchen and dining area with wooden walls and exposed beams. — **Plate VIII.** Kitchen area, Jensen Cabin. From recreation.gov

A kitchen counter is cluttered with utensils, dishes, pots, and a coffee maker. — **Plate IX.** Kitchen counter inside Jensen Cabin. From recreation.gov

Jensen Cabin

Alpine, Bonneville County, Idaho. US Forest Service drive-in cabin rental.

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Map. Alpine, Bonneville County, Idaho. Larger map

Where: Alpine, Bonneville County, ID. No street address stated. Directions
Season: mid-May through early November by vehicle.
Getting there: Jensen Cabin is located 13 miles from the town of Alpine, Wyoming, off the McCoy Creek Road.
Fees: $95 / night.
Access: Guests can drive a vehicle to the cabin from mid-May through early November, although about 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin from approximately mid November through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at the snowmobile trailhead to the cabin is 10 miles.
Walk-in or reserve: There will be no changes allowed to stay reservations.
Phone: (208) 523-1412
Website: recreation.gov
Managed by: Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Established: early 70's.
Coordinates: 43.18282, -111.1558.

Within Caribou National Forest, Jensen Cabin provides a drive-in camping option managed by the US Forest Service. The facility includes water hookups and allows campfires, with reservations available for the nightly rate. Pet restrictions apply at this location.

Notable Events

The current cabin was built in the early 70's and the site was later fully remodeled. recreation.gov

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