Dispersed Camping in Teton County, Idaho
Showing 120 locations in Teton County.
4th of July Commissary Ridge Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, providing open access for vehicle-based camping along a native dirt surface.
9C4S Campsite
A backcountry campsite located in the dense wilderness near Union Falls, offering access to beautiful mountain trails and natural water features. This remote site provides a rustic camping experience deep in the scenic backcountry.
Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This dirt and gravel road provides access to rustic, high-country forest sites near the boundary of the national park system.
Baldy Knoll Dispersed Camping Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Baldy Knoll route within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This high-country road offers primitive pullouts surrounded by pine forests with views of the Teton region.
Bear Creek Corral Dispersed Corridor
A scenic forest corridor offering multiple creek-side dispersed campsites nestled along Bear Creek near Palisades Reservoir.
Bear Creek Trailhead
A convenient trailhead parking area providing vehicle access to the Bear Creek Trail system within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Bear Creek-Elk Jensen Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along the Bear Creek-Elk Jensen dirt road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers primitive roadside sites surrounded by beautiful forest scenery with quick access to regional passes and peaks.
Beula Lake Backcountry Site
A remote wilderness hike-in backcountry campsite located along the shores of Beula Lake. This spot is accessible only via trail and requires a valid backcountry permit for overnight stays.
Beula Lake South Backcountry Site
A scenic hike-in wilderness site on the southern shore of Beula Lake, offering peace and beautiful mountain lake views for backpackers.
Big Elk Campground
Situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, this campground offers excellent water access and is surrounded by forested canyons. Visitors can explore local trails or enjoy boating and fishing on-site.
Big Elk Creek Boat Launch Road
This forest service corridor offers scenic access along Big Elk Creek toward the boat launch area. Set within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, it provides standard dispersed opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Big Elk YMCA Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Palisades Reservoir. This road provides access to primitive dispersed camping sites nestled among the pines with a native dirt road surface.
Blacktail Canyon-Point Lookout Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through native terrain, providing dispersed camping access near Point Lookout.
Bleggi Gooseneck Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Bleggi Gooseneck Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Blowout Campground
A rustic developed campground situated in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Offering 11 single-family sites and four double-family sites along gravel spurs, the area is equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. During the peak operating season, vault toilets are available, though campers must haul in their own drinking water. Outside the peak season, the campground transitions to a free, self-service area without open facilities.
Boone Bridge (Forest Road 274)
A scenic dispersed camping area tucked away in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, serving as a peaceful staging ground west of the Yellowstone region. The corridor features wooded meadows along a dirt forest road, offering pre-built rustic fire rings and a tranquil natural setting.
Brockman Corral Access Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Brockman Corral Access road, managed within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers standard remote camping along a native dirt and gravel surface road.
Burbank Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Bustle Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. This area is ideal for travelers seeking a natural setting while staying within reach of the Driggs region.
Calamity Campground
Calamity Campground is situated on a scenic hillside above the northern end of Palisades Reservoir and the Snake River drainage. The facility offers several campsites spread across three gravel loops, complete with a boat ramp and picnic tables.
Caribou Mountain Guard Station
The historic Caribou Mountain Guard Station offers a rustic cabin stay in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. In the warmer months, it is accessible by vehicle, while winter access requires a six-mile trek via snowmobile or skis.
Caribou-Targhee Dispersed Spot
A peaceful dispersed camping pull-off located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near the base of Red Mountain and Mount Nord. This wilderness spot offers access to scenic hiking trails and pristine mountain landscapes.
Caribou-Targhee Dispersed Spot
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off located within Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Driggs.
Cave Falls Campground
A peaceful developed campground situated on the banks of the Fall River in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, right along the southwestern border of Yellowstone National Park. The site features quiet, spacious sites with direct access to fishing and a trail leading downstream to scenic waterfalls. Visitors must prepare for heavy mosquito presence in early summer and adhere to strict bear safety rules due to active grizzly bear habitat. Access involves a long, washboard gravel road that requires a slow pace.
Conant-Fall River Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Conant-Fall River road system within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering wooded sites with easy access. The terrain is native dirt and gravel, suitable for a wide range of vehicles in favorable weather.
Covered Wagon Saloon and RV Park
A small RV park and camping area adjacent to a saloon, offering RV and tent sites with basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables. Enjoy the convenience of an on-site establishment open daily in the afternoon.
Coyote Meadows Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering easy gravel road access to quiet mountain campsites.
Darby Creek Road Dispersed (Darby Canyon)
Beautiful dispersed camping sites located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest along Darby Creek Road leading into Darby Canyon. The lower section of the road is relatively accessible, while higher sections toward the trailhead become increasingly rough, rutted, and potholed. Shaded, pine-covered spaces sit right along the rushing creek, offering excellent access to popular hiking and mountain biking trails.
Drake Creek Forest Road
A scenic gravel forest corridor tucked into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options. The route winds along a mountain drainage, serving as an accessible alternative to nearby developed sites.
Driggs Forest Dispersed Camping
This dispersed campsite is situated in a tranquil forest setting near Driggs, Idaho, offering direct access to nature. It is ideal for those seeking a simple, self-contained wilderness stay with minimal traffic.
Dry Creek Powerline
A scenic corridor along the Dry Creek Powerline road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Dry Fork Henderson
This forest road corridor offers natural dispersed camping opportunities nested deep within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It provides a rustic, wooded setting typical of eastern Idaho's mountain foothills with access to nearby hiking trails.
Dry Ridge Forest Road
This scenic Forest Road provides dispersed camping access within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive sites surrounded by wooded terrain near Driggs.
Fall Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Fall Creek Road, nestled in Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Fall Creek Falls. The road climbs away from the Snake River, transitioning from riverside pull-outs to high ridge lines with sweeping views. The lower section near the waterfall is heavily trafficked by sightseers, while the upper ridgetops offer quiet forested settings. High clearance is recommended for the upper ridge spurs which feature deep, silty ruts.
Fall Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along National Forest Development Road 386 near Fall Creek. This area offers beautiful grassy sites adjacent to the river with great mountain views and access to nearby waterfalls.
Falls Campground
A well-shaded, quiet USFS developed campground situated alongside the Snake River. Heavily wooded sites with lush undergrowth offer excellent separation and privacy from neighbors. Amenities include clean vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection, with several sites offering direct proximity to the water's edge and nearby Fall Creek Falls.
Falls River Cutoff Dispersed Area
A scenic dirt corridor traversing public lands near the southwestern border of Yellowstone National Park, offering opportunities for primitive dispersed camping.
Fox Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Fox Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard forest service pullouts with beautiful surrounding woodland views near Victor, Idaho.
Graham Springs Road Dispersed
Graham Springs Road runs through the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
An official resort parking area offering paid overnight stays in designated lots, with access to seasonal resort amenities such as showers and swimming pools for an extra fee.
Grandview Guard Station Corridor
A scenic forest service road corridor offering access to the Grandview Guard Station area within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, suitable for dispersed camping along the road.
Grassy Lake Reservoir Loop
A scenic, open camping loop situated right at the edge of Grassy Lake Reservoir just before the dam. Features a handful of informal sites with rock fire rings, offering spectacular unobstructed views across the water and surrounding pines.
Grove Creek
A scenic mountain access road located in Teton County, Idaho, providing entry to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This dirt corridor offers opportunities for dispersed camping along the forest service boundary near Victor.
Haul Road
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Henderson Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Henderson Creek Road inside the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Horseshoe-Packsaddle Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain passage through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest providing access to dispersed camping along the forest road.
Idaho Mine Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities during the summer and autumn seasons.
Indian Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor nestled along Indian Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive forest settings near Victor, Idaho.
Indian Meadows Trailhead
A quiet Forest Service trailhead providing basic parking and access to the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
Jackass Loop Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Jackass Loop in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard forest road pull-offs surrounded by pine forest. It serves as a peaceful getaway near the Teton region.
Jackpine-pinochle Loop Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the native-surface Jackpine-pinochle Loop in the national forest.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway
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Kirkham Hollow
A scenic mountain canyon corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on National Forest Service land.
Little Box Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along the roadway.
Little Elk Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Little Elk Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested spots situated a short distance from the regional highway.
Little Pine Forest Road
A quiet dirt forest corridor offering scenic dispersed camping options within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Victor. The road is composed of native dirt material and is situated close to outdoor recreational landmarks like Rocky Peak.
Long Gulch Aa
A scenic forest service road offering dispersed camping corridors within the pine forests of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Mahogany Creek (Forest Road 015)
This scenic dispersed camping zone follows the Mahogany Creek corridor into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering quiet forest settings and easy access to local hiking trails.
Milk Creek Ridge
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along the dirt corridor of Milk Creek Ridge within Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Miners Delight Cutoff Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Moose Creek Forest Road Corridor
This scenic mountain corridor along Moose Creek features a series of dispersed gravel campsites near the trailhead. The lower section of the road is plowed in winter, though turning space can be highly restricted for larger rigs. A posted camping limit is strictly enforced near the trailhead area.
Moose Creek Ranch
A premium ranch-style developed campground offering high-end amenities, including hot showers, guest breakfast, and recreational yard games. Located along the scenic Old Jackson Highway, it provides a refined, park-like stay with excellent facilities near outdoor trails.
Mountain Ash Creek
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated near Mountain Ash Creek.
Murphy Creek
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Murphy Creek within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
NFS Road 058 Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites nested along National Forest Development Road 058 in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard quiet forested pull-offs.
North Fork Pine Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along North Fork Pine Creek within Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Sites are nestled in quiet wooded areas with the soothing sound of the nearby creek, and the road is accessible to most standard vehicles up to the initial clearings, though it becomes badly rutted further down.
North Leigh Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along North Leigh Creek Road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping near the base of the Teton Range.
Packsaddle Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along the forest corridor leading to the Packsaddle Lake trailhead within Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Palisades Campground
Developed recreation facility located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering direct access to the scenic Palisades Creek Trail.
Palisades District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Palisades Peak Trailhead Parking
A quiet wilderness trailhead located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, serving as a primitive parking area for local hiking trails.
Patterson Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through pine stands and meadows on Caribou-Targhee National Forest land near Victor, Idaho. The native dirt road hosts several primitive roadside pullouts suitable for quiet, dry camping.
Phosphate Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain canyon road corridor offering numerous dispersed camping pull-offs nested within the national forest.
Pine Creek (NFDR 058) Dispersed Camping
A dense network of designated dispersed camping loops set within the pine and aspen forests along National Forest Development Road 058 (Pine Creek Road). This corridor offers numerous well-defined dirt pullouts and small loops, providing excellent opportunities for quiet boondocking close to mountain trails.
Pine Creek Campground
A quiet, basic developed forest campground offering single-unit campsites tucked along Pine Creek. This location is self-service with no host on site, operating under standard developed rules during the peak season and transitioning to dispersed use during the off-season.
Pole Canyon South Dispersed
A scenic mountain access corridor tucked into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along the gravel-surfaced Pole Canyon South road.
Rammell MTN Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Rammell Mountain Road within Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This dirt road offers multiple pullouts with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Excellent basecamp for exploring the Teton Valley area. Access is via a dirt forest road that can become muddy after rains but is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles during dry conditions. Please practice Leave No Trace principles and camp in established spots.
Rapid Creek Trailhead
A trailhead location providing access to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest along Rapid Creek. This spot is located on a native dirt road suitable for most standard vehicles during dry weather.
Rash Canyon Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor situated in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along a dirt road.
Rendezvous at Hover Camp
A friendly established campground offering dry camping options as well as full hookup sites. The property provides shaded sites, showers, laundry facilities, and internet access near local attractions and services. Pricing starts around $40 per night for basic stays, with discounts available for veterans.
Reunion Flat Campground
Reunion Flat is a developed USFS campground located along Teton Creek in Teton Canyon. It offers spacious group campsites and single-family sites sheltered under a canopy of pine and spruce trees. It provides a peaceful setting with clean vault toilets and drinking water available during the operating season.
Riverside Park Campground
Developed campground situated just below the Palisades Dam along the Snake River under a canopy of cottonwood trees. Run by a concessionaire, the facility features electric pull-through sites arranged in a herringbone pattern alongside dry non-electric options. Faint highway noise can be heard, but the proximity to the river makes it a highly scenic and convenient stop with on-site water and a dump station.
Sawmill Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through Caribou-Targhee National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities off the main track. The route features a native dirt surface that winds through mountain valleys.
Sawmill Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest service camping located along Sawmill Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The corridor offers a classic wooded mountain setting with multiple pullouts suitable for dry camping. It is accessed by a native-material dirt road.
Sheep Creek Spur B
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along Sheep Creek Spur B in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Sheep Driveway Trailhead
A gravel-access trailhead located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, suitable for quick overnight stays and early morning trail access.
Sheffield Creek Campground
A peaceful developed campground nestled along Sheffield Creek, offering standard campsites alongside designated overflow options. This location features picnic tables, bear boxes, fire pits, and horse corrals, serving as an excellent base between major national parks. Access requires crossing a wooden bridge with a strict weight limit, and the road can be narrow with potholes. Early arrival is recommended during peak periods as sites fill up rapidly. During the off-season, services are halted and the campground operates without standard fees.
Sherman Springs Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain road corridor within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities near Victor.
Site 9C6
A designated hike-in backcountry campsite located near the Idaho-Wyoming state line in a remote, scenic wilderness setting.
Sleeping Bear RV Park
Sleeping Bear RV Park is a convenient, small campground located in Victor offering a mix of tent sites and utility hookups. The site features amenities such as showers and flush toilets, with local dining, fuel, and grocery options within walking distance. Positioned strategically on the route toward Yellowstone, the park closes seasonally during winter months.
Smith Canyon Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Smith Canyon in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings and easy access.
Snake River Administrative Site
A scenic administrative access corridor located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest along the Snake River, offering straightforward access near Victor, Idaho.
Snake River Backcountry Hot Springs Area
A remote, hike-in backcountry hot springs corridor located in the wilderness interface along the Snake River, accessible only by foot, horseback, or boat.
Snake River Dispersed Road
A highly active dispersed camping corridor directly along the Snake River, situated across the bridge from Riverside Park and below Palisades Dam. The area is characterized by wide-open gravel flats, scenic river overlooks, and scattered cottonwoods. A 5-day stay limit is actively enforced in this high-use zone during the peak summer season, which sometimes extends to 16 days in the off-season. Campers frequently share the meadows with local grazing sheep. A public dump station and potable water are available nearby at the developed park across the river. Access roads are flat but can get washboarded and dusty.
South Fork Bear Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along South Fork Bear Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
South Fork Fall Creek
A scenic Forest Service corridor located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping alongside South Fork Fall Creek.
South Leigh Canyon Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along South Leigh Canyon Road within the Jedediah Smith Wilderness boundary of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
South Leigh Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along South Leigh Creek Road on the western slope of the Tetons.
Spring Creek Boat Landing
A scenic public boat launch and access point managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest along the Snake River, providing a base for boating, fishing, and short-term staging near Victor, Idaho.
Squirrel Meadows Cabin
The historic Squirrel Meadows Cabin, built in 1934 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a rustic two-room retreat constructed of lodgepole pine. Located east of Ashton, Idaho, it provides a quiet base for year-round activities like hiking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling.
Swan Valley Campground
A peaceful developed forest campground nestled in a quiet valley with towering pines and basic amenities. Beautiful scenery and convenient access to local hiking trails.
Tag Alder Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Tag Alder Road within the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Teton Basin District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Teton Canyon Campground
Teton Canyon Campground sits higher up the canyon along Teton Creek, offering partial views of the Teton Range. This newly-renovated facility features standard and equestrian sites with direct access to Wilderness hiking and backpacking trails. Sites include picnic tables, campfire rings, and mandatory bear-proof food storage lockers.
Teton Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
A highly scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Teton Canyon Road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area features multiple pull-outs and beautiful sites alongside Teton Creek with views of the Teton Range. Dispersed camping is allowed in designated areas outside the established developed campgrounds along this route. Note that the lower canyon road is closed seasonally in winter.
Teton Canyon Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Teton Canyon Road inside the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near the base of the mountains. This corridor features several dirt pull-outs and a trailhead parking area with vault toilets, offering convenient access to local hiking trails and close proximity to the Grand Targhee area.
Teton Peaks Resort
An established commercial resort offering pull-through RV sites, tent sites, motel rooms, and cozy tiny homes. This resort serves as an ideal basecamp for skiing Grand Targhee and exploring the Tetons, featuring clean modern restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, and a game room.
Teton Valley Resort
An amenity-rich private resort offering full-hookup RV sites, glamping tents, and cabins. Excellent facilities include clean bathhouses, laundry, a pool, a hot tub, and a wellness spa, all located directly off the bike path.
Tie Canyon
An accessible forest road running through Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the corridor.
Tissue Point Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering secluded camping options.
Trail Creek Campground
A lovely, small developed campground nestled along the scenic banks of Trail Creek under Teton Pass. Featuring 11 grassy sites shaded by Douglas fir, spruce, and aspen, it provides standard national forest amenities and immediate creek access. The nearby highway remains audible, and a dirt pull-out sits directly outside the main entrance gate. Hosts active during the peak summer season manage the site and collect nightly fees. This spot is seasonally closed during winter months when deep snow packs the area.
Treasure Mountain Scout Camp
An established group facility located in Teton Canyon, typically operating under permit for youth and group scouting activities.
Twin Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Twin Creek Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options near the Teton valley.
Union Falls Warm Fork 9U3
A secluded backcountry wilderness campsite located near the Warm Fork of Union Falls.
Upper McCoy Creek Road Dispersed
An expansive forest corridor running along the scenic Upper McCoy Creek in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots.
Upper Rainey Creek
An expansive forest corridor climbing up Forest Road 40253 near Pine Creek Pass, offering numerous spectacular ridge-line sites. Lower sections are accessible to most vehicles, while the steepest, upper ruts leading to panoramic high-point vistas require high clearance or standard 4WD, especially during wet weather.
Urban Stealth Parking (Victor)
An urban area near the city park in Victor. While immediate signs may be absent, local municipal rules generally restrict long-term overnight stays in vehicles on public streets and city parks.
Victor Community Park
A large public parking lot adjacent to the local sports park, offering convenient overnight parking within walking distance of downtown. The area includes baseball fields, a bmx track, a dog park, and disc golf facilities.
West Pine Creek Road
A scenic mountain access road located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, winding west from Victor into Pine Creek Pass. This corridor offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a lush pine forest with easy access.