Blowout Campground
Closed for the season. The main season runs late May through early September with fees ($17 single, $34 double) and vault toilets open. After the season ends, the campground remains accessible for free dry camping with locked bathrooms.
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
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Blowout Campground is a scenic first-come, first-served campground located along Highway 26 in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Sitting at 5,600 feet elevation, the campground offers partial shade from aspens and tall lodgepole pines. The 15 sites (11 single-family and 4 double-family) feature vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though no potable water is available. The nearby Palisades Reservoir is the main attraction, with the Blowout Boat Ramp just down the hill from the campground. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat trout, brown trout, lake trout, and kokanee salmon. Motorized and non-motorized boating, water skiing, and swimming are all popular activities. During the main season from late May through early September, fees are $17 per night for single sites and $34 for double sites. Senior and Access Pass holders receive discounts on single sites. After the season closes in early September, the campground remains accessible for dry camping with no fee, though bathrooms are locked.
Directions
From Idaho Falls, ID, travel approximately 58 miles southeast on US Highway 26. From Alpine, WY, travel approximately 12 miles northwest on US Highway 26.
Location
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 523-1412 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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