Blowout Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. It typically opens late May and operates through early September. After the official season ends, dry camping is permitted at no charge but restrooms are locked.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:53AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized amounts closer to 3 inches possible in spots. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Blowout Campground is located approximately 58 miles southeast of Idaho Falls on Highway 26, within the Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. At 5,600 feet elevation, the campground offers 15 sites: 11 single-family and 4 double-family units, all first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. The campground is well-suited for RVs and large boat trailers, with gravel roads and parking spurs throughout. Forested sites sit atop a gentle hill shaded by aspens and tall lodgepole pines, while RV-friendly sites are positioned near the reservoir shoreline adjacent to the boat ramp. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The Blowout Boat Ramp is the second-largest boating facility on Palisades Reservoir, making this an ideal base for motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing. Target species include Yellowstone cutthroat trout, brown trout, lake trout, and kokanee salmon.
Directions
From Alpine, WY, travel approximately 12 miles northwest on US Highway 26. From Idaho Falls, ID, travel approximately 58 miles southeast on US Highway 26.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $17 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 523-1412 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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