Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Julbest months
About Alaska Basin
Alsaka Basin is a beautiful high elevation basin that holds a few lakes with amazing views. It's a favorite for hikers that want to do the "up and over" into Grand Teton National Park.
- Managed by: USFS - Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Where: 7 mi north of Teton Village, WY · 43.69501, -110.85125
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
24°8°Jan
28°9°Feb
35°13°Mar
40°18°Apr
48°27°May
56°34°Jun
65°41°Jul
64°41°Aug
54°34°Sep
40°25°Oct
28°14°Nov
21°8°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See Alaska Basin from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton Crest South | Horse | 0.1 mi | 10.8 mi |
| South Teton /Buck Mt. Pass | Horse | 0.1 mi | 9.5 mi |
| Alaska Basin-Buck Mt Pass | Horse | 0.6 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Devil's Staircase | Horse | 1.2 mi | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 15.8 mi
Water fill-up: 16.8 mi
Propane: 24.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 8 mi N of Teton Village 1.1 mi
- Group Camp 1.9 mi
- Death Canyon Camping Zone 2.7 mi
- Death Canyon Shelf Camping Zone 2.9 mi
- South Fork 3 mi
- Group Camp 3.1 mi