Riverside Park Campground & Day Use Area
Open for peak season from late May through early September. Single sites are $24 per night. Off-season camping is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, but toilets and water are not available during this time.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:15PM 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 3 inches possible in spots, especially in the higher terrain of the eastern highlands. * 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 Saturday afternoon 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
Riverside Park Campground is nestled along the banks of the South Fork of the Snake River within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, approximately 49 miles east of Idaho Falls near Palisades Reservoir. At 5,600 feet elevation, the campground offers 32 sites: 22 single-family and 10 double-family configurations. Cottonwood trees line the riverbanks, providing partial shade throughout the campground. Gravel roads and parking spurs wind through the area, and an on-site campground host is available during peak season. The South Fork of the Snake River is renowned for world-class fly-fishing, with abundant rainbow and brook trout. The river also draws tubers, canoeists, kayakers, and rafters. Wildlife sightings are frequent, including deer, moose, and bald eagles. Palisades Reservoir lies just minutes away, offering boat ramps, waterskiing, and additional fishing opportunities. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback, and ATV trails crisscross the surrounding forest. Amenities include vault toilets, potable drinking water, garbage service, picnic tables at each site, campfire rings, and electricity at select sites. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host. Phone, gas, and groceries are available three miles away in Irwin. ATVs and OHVs are not permitted within the campground itself.
Directions
From Idaho Falls, travel east on US-26 for approximately 49 miles. From Irwin, Idaho, travel southeast along US-26 for 6.1 miles, then turn right and continue 0.4 miles to Forest Road 277. The campground will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 - $24 |
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 Riverside Park Campground | |
| Caribou-Targhee NF Alerts |
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