Description: The Alpine Wetland and View area on the southeast shore of Palisades Reservoir has a parking lot, fenced area and view building. The wetland is open to walking, but visitors are encouraged to view from the existing facility. The 100 acre area is closed to waterfowl hunting and no motorized vehicles are allowed inside the area.

Wildlife to Watch: The Alpine Wetland Area was completed in 1993 to provide viewing for the public traveling along US 89. Many species of waterfowl, shorebirds and waterbirds can be seen here as well as mammals and smaller species. The scenery is beautiful. It is an Audubon “IBA or Important Birding Area” and part of the Wyoming Wildlife – Worth the Watching program. Seven dikes plus canals impound water from the Salt River even when the reservoir is low.

Special Tips: Caution: Water depths vary from very shallow to very deep. Moose also are often hidden in the willows and can be dangerous.

Other Activities: None

Driving Directions: The Alpine Wetland is 2 miles south of Alpine, Wyoming on Palisades Reservoir near the mouth of the Salt River. It is located along US Highway 89 on the Caribou National Forest administered by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Ownership: Forest Service, Caribou-Targhee NF, Pallisades Ranger District
Size: N/A
Closest Town: Alpine, WY

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Main Photo Credit: Cow and Yearling Moose By Yellowstone National Park[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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