About Hoback River Area
Within the Hoback River Area lies an abundance of recreational opportunity and amazing scenery waiting for you to enjoy. Driving south of Jackson 15 miles and heading east on Highway 191, you will find yourself driving through one of the most beautiful canyons in the surrounding area. Winding through this canyon is the designated Wild and Scenic Hoback River where crystal clear water lends itself to world-class fishing, early-season boating and peaceful camping. Off of Highway 191 to the north lies the Granite Creek drainage. This scenic valley is home to the designated Wild and Scenic Granite Creek which winds it's way from the Gros Ventre Wilderness down through the mountains until it's rocky junction with the Hoback River. The Granite Creek valley provides miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Also nestled at the head of the valley…
- Managed by: Bridger-Teton National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi east of Hoback, WY · 43.302, -110.549
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Creek - Bull Creek | Horse | 0.4 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Bull Creek | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Lime Creek East | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Upper Shoal Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 17.0 mi |
| Little Granite Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 4.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.4 mi
Water fill-up: 23.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Hoback Campground 2.6 mi
- Kozy Campground 2.7 mi
- Black Powder Cabins and Camping 5.4 mi
- Willow Creek Area 6.1 mi
- Granite Creek Campground 6.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 2 mi E of Hoback 7.6 mi