Caribou County, ID

About Caribou County

Situated in southeastern Idaho, Caribou County was established on February 11, 1919, and named after the Caribou Mountains. The county seat and largest city is Soda Springs, a town renowned for its numerous natural springs and as the home of the world’s only captive geyser, which erupts hourly. The area holds historical significance as a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail. Today, Caribou County’s economy is primarily driven by phosphate mining and processing, along with a strong agricultural base. The county encompasses a landscape of mountains and valleys, offering various recreational opportunities within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.