Closed

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.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

04-15-23-216 - Coffee Pot Stay Limit Order

To manage high levels of recreational use within and near Coffeepot Campground, it is prohibited to camp within the same one-mile radius for more than 5 days in any 14-day period.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

04-15-23-217 - Food Storage Order

To protect public safety and wildlife, it is prohibited to possess or store food or refuse that is not secured in a Forest Service-approved storage method. It is also prohibited to camp within 100 yards of secured food or within ¼ mile of an unsecured animal carcass.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

04-15-23-202 - Wilderness Camping (Grazing)

To protect sensitive Wilderness Lake and basin resources, it is prohibited to: Camp within 200 ft of any lakeshore, or 100 ft of any stream bank. Camp with or graze any pack, saddle or stock areas in described areas. Build or maintain a fire or campfire in described areas. Camping longer than…

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.

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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