Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls, ID, offers campers a variety of experiences, from lakeside retreats to mountain adventures. The nearby Snake River offers riverside campsites with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views of the iconic falls. A short drive to the northeast, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest provides remote, backcountry camping with stunning views of the Teton Range and a chance to explore pristine wilderness. For those looking for more developed campsites, the Palisades Reservoir offers lakeside campgrounds perfect for boating and swimming. Idaho Falls is a prime location to explore the natural beauty of the Snake River Plain and the surrounding mountains.
Riverside (Island Park) Campground is located in the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 9 min northeast of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 6,108 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $50.00. Activities include fishing.
Big Springs - Caribou Campground is located in the Westside Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 12 min east of Pocatello, ID) with an elevation of 6,329 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Scout Mountain Campground is located in the Westside Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (31 min southeast of Pocatello, ID) with an elevation of 6,530 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Warm River Campground is located in the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 4 min northeast of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 5,298 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 15 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Stoddard Creek Campground is located in the Dubois Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 3 min north of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 6,310 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 36 and 150 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $13.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Stump Creek Guard Station is located in the Soda Springs Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 58 min southeast of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 6,220 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $60.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Johnson Guard Station is located in the Soda Springs Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (2 hrs 4 min east of Pocatello, ID) with an elevation of 6,943 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $60.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Grand View Campground is located in the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 11 min northeast of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 5,925 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 35 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $52.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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