Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

About

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is located on the southwest end of the Blackfoot Reservoir. The Reservoir covers 18,000 surface acres when full and is the second largest reservoir in southeastern Idaho. The campground has an annual fee season from May 15th - September 15th and is equipped with 16 fully developed campsites, 12 standard campsites, 6 day-use sites, 2 boat ramps, and an RV dump station. The site offers recreational activities such as fishing, camping, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e. kayaks, rafts, standup paddle boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Blackfoot Reservoir Campground can accommodate both RV and tent camping. The campground features 16 fully developed RV campsites - electrical hookups (50-amp connection), access to potable water. Each site has a graveled parking pad, tent pad, shelter, picnic table, and a fire ring. Four of the RV sites are pull-through, while the rest are back-in only. One of the back-in sites (#7) is accessible. The campground also offers 12 standard campsites within the overflow-dispersed section with graveled parking pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Two concrete boat ramps are available on site, one of which is a double lane with accessible boat docks, large, graveled parking areas offer ample amount of parking for trucks and boat trailers. The campground also offers an accessible sidewalk to a fishing platform, a group shelter with picnic tables, grills for cooking, and other small single picnic sites with shelters. Four double vaulted restrooms, multiple water hydrants for potable water, trash service, and a RV dump station are available. Five reservable campsites are available within the fully developed RV campsites # (10, 11, 13, 14, and 16). The rest of the campsites are first come - first serve, with Scan & Pay and Recreation Use Permit Envelopes (RUP's) on sites at two self-pay stations. The fully developed RV campsites allow for one RV with vehicle in tow or one vehicle. For additional vehicles you must purchase an Extra Vehicle pass, per night. There is a four-vehicle max per fully developed campsite. These passes may be purchased ahead of time through the Activity Pass link below, or on-site through Scan & Pay. Campground amenities are also available for day-use; Day Use Daily, Day Use Annual, and Extra Vehicle Passes can be purchased through Recreation.gov at Blackfoot Reservoir Campgro

Details

State

Idaho

City / area

Soda Springs

Agency

Bureau of Land Management

Parent area

Blackfoot River

Campsites

28

Reservable

Yes

Typical price

See Recreation.gov

Rating

4.24 / 5 (29 reviews on Recreation.gov)

Equipment

Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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