JACKSON FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Saddle to Turquoise Lake: The Jim Bridger 4-Day Pack Trip out of Jackson
A four-day, three-night guided horseback pack trip from Willow Creek Horseback Rides into Wyoming backcountry — this guide lays out the route, what’s included, and what to expect on the trail and at camp.
Saddle to Turquoise Lake: The Jim Bridger 4-Day Pack Trip out of Jackson.
This is a classic Wyoming backcountry pack trip: four days and three nights on horseback from Willow Creek into high-alpine country, with a base camp of wall tents, cowboy-cooked meals, fishing at mountain streams and Turquoise Lake, and open-sky evenings around the campfire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Turquoise Lake — High-alpine fishing and picnic
A two-hour ride through wildflower fields reaches Turquoise Lake, ringed by granite outflow streams and snowcapped peaks; the lake is noted for brook trout and is a favorite stop for anglers and picnic lunches.
Base camp — Wall tents, cowboy meals, and campfire nights
Riders arrive at a staffed base camp in the afternoon, settle into wall tents, fish nearby streams or beaver ponds, and gather in a dining tent for traditional cowboy-cooked suppers and campfire s'mores.
Three days in the saddle — measured stages and scenic segments
The trail program strings together measured ride segments (including a roughly three-hour first-day ride broken into two 1.5-hour sections and a two-hour approach to the lake), allowing time for fishing, exploring, and relaxed pacing.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The trip unfolds at a slow, deliberate pace: morning check-in and a short drive to the trailhead, mounted stretches through meadows and granite country, an afternoon arrival at a remote wall-tent camp, and a full day riding to an alpine lake where fishing and picnic lunches set the rhythm before the group returns to camp for another evening of camp-cooked meals and stories by the fire.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Four days and three nights; departures available Monday through Friday with guides adjusting the itinerary based on conditions and preferences.
Check in at 8 a.m. at Willow Creek Horseback Rides, 9500 S. Bryan Flats Rd, Jackson, WY; expect a roughly 30-minute drive to the Granite Creek trailhead from the ranch.
Horses, meals, fishing and camping equipment are included as part of the trip package.
Pack personal items and weather-appropriate clothing for alpine conditions; the operator provides primary camping and fishing equipment as noted in the trip details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
Four days and three nights.
Where do we meet and when?
Check in at 8 a.m. at Willow Creek Horseback Rides, 9500 S. Bryan Flats Rd, Jackson, WY.
Are horses and equipment provided?
Yes — horses, meals, fishing and camping equipment are included.
What age is appropriate for participants?
The trip is available to guests aged 8 and older.
Is there fishing on the trip and what species can I expect?
Yes — fishing opportunities include streams, beaver ponds and Turquoise Lake, which is noted for brook trout.
When do we ride to Turquoise Lake?
On the second day after breakfast the group rides approximately two hours to Turquoise Lake for fishing and sightseeing, then returns to camp in the afternoon.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes — guides will modify each trip based on guest preferences and mountain conditions.