Upper Mesa Falls to close early this summer. Here’s why.
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ASHTON — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin renovation operations at the popular Mesa Falls Recreation Area beginning Aug. 10.
During construction, the entire Upper Mesa Falls area will be closed. The project is scheduled to continue into winter.
Although fall is a beautiful time to visit Mesa Falls, it also provides the window needed to complete this necessary renovation project, which includes road repairs and chip sealing.
“The timeline was chosen to minimize the impact to the public while still offering environmental conditions needed for success of the project,” said Steve Jenkins, Forest Engineer. “We want to get the word out early so visitors aren’t surprised at the end of summer.”
During the closure, visitors can still explore the nearby Lower Mesa Falls area, located just under a mile to the south along the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, which includes hiking trails and scenic overlooks.