Blowout Campground & Boat Ramp
Open seasonally from late May through early September with fees ($17 single/$34 double). After the season closes, the campground remains open for free dispersed camping with no services (toilets locked, no water, no host).
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 58 miles southeast of Idaho Falls along US Highway 26 in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The campground occupies a partially shaded hillside with aspens and tall lodgepole pines, while the Blowout Boat Ramp sits down the hill directly on Palisades Reservoir. The boat ramp is the second largest boating facility on the reservoir. The campground offers 11 single-family sites and 4 double-family sites, all first-come, first-served with no reservations. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with gravel roads and parking spurs throughout. Vault toilets are available during the operating season, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Palisades Reservoir provides excellent fishing opportunities for Yellowstone cutthroat trout, brown trout, lake trout, and kokanee salmon. Both motorized and non-motorized boating are popular activities. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
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 | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Blowout Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Blowout Campground |
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