Clifton Basin Trailhead, off Clifton Creek Road near Clifton, provides access to Clifton Basin Trail #045 in Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Plan your visit
Clifton Creek Rd, Clifton, Idaho 83228
- Admission
- Day-use fees or pass requirements are not confirmed.
- Season
- The Forest Service lists year-round use. Seasonal road and gate access still need confirmation.
- Parking
- Day-use parking for approximately eight vehicles.
- Restrooms
- No restrooms. No potable water is available.
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking and routes have not been confirmed.
- Setting
- Outdoor
Photos have not been added to this listing yet.
🌳 Amenities & Features
- Access to Clifton Basin Trail #045
- Hiking, horseback riding, OHV trail riding and picnicking are listed activities.
- Small day-use parking area
💡 Good to Know
- Bring drinking water and plan restroom stops before arrival.
- The Forest Service page showed Site Open when checked October 16, 2026. Year-round use does not establish that the approach road is plowed or always drivable.
- Before visiting, confirm current road and gate conditions, seasonal vehicle access, and any fees or pass requirements with the Westside Ranger District at 208-236-7500.
- Designated accessible parking, surface conditions, and accessible routes or facilities still need research.
- The map location uses Forest Service coordinates: 42.1751, -112.0547.
Official Forest Service trailhead information
Content reviewed: October 16, 2026. Fees, accessibility, and seasonal road access remain unconfirmed.