Star Valley, Wyoming, sits 5,600 to 7,000′ above sea level. Three major Wyoming rivers, the Salt River, the Greys River, and the Snake River, that come together in Star Valley near Alpine Junction at the Palisades Reservoir.  This beautiful grassland valley is surrounded by forested mountains and is bordered on the east by two impressive mountain ranges, the Salt River and Wyoming Mountains.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of pastimes in Star Valley has through the changing seasons, from fishing and camping to snowmobiling and cutter races. A beautiful scenic 80-mile-long gravel road known as the Greys River Loop Road runs beside the Greys River and is used by a small number of vacationers, hikers, anglers and hunters.

Star Valley was named by Mormon pioneers who thought of it as the “Star of All Valleys” because of its natural beauty. Other historians argue that the area was first named “Star-vation Valley” because of the snow that it received in the late 1880s – a massive 40 inches (100 cm) of snow that fell in just two days. The natives of the valley endured the winter and found that the other seasons gave them a beautiful valley in return. Earlier settlers found plenty of game and pure salt deposits near what was to become the town of Auburn.

There are plenty of lodging and eating opportunities in Star Valley, and Afton has numerous motels, inns, bed-and-breakfasts and lodges to accomodate visitors. In addition, there are several cabins and campgrounds that operate from late May to mid-September.

Although Star Valley is only 50 miles long and about 14 miles wide, the recreation opportunities are incredible. With Caribou National Forest close by, and the Bridger-Teton and Targhee National Parks surrounding, you will have some adventures in these wild lands, along with fabulous beauty. Greys River offers fishing and Palisades Reservoir will provide the perfect place for boating and swimming.