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Riverside Park Campground
Riverside Park Campground is located 49 miles south of Idaho Falls, Idaho near Palisades Reservoir, along the banks of the South Fork of the Snake River. Cottonwoods provide partial shade. The South Fork of the Snake River has great fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout; tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting are also popular on the river. Wildlife can be frequently spotted throughout the area. This campground provides vault toilets, potable water, and garbage service and electricity at select sites. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. A campground host is on site. Firewood is available for purchase. Phone, gas, and groceries are three miles away. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails crisscross the area. Palisades Reservoir is nearby, with boat ramps, boating, waterskiing, and fishing. It has 22 single units and 10 double units. It has an RV dump station on the premises.
First Come/First Served; Dry Camping (No Host, Bathrooms Locked); No Fee after Fall Closure
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
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| Fees: | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov |
| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | No ATVs allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Irwin and Swan Valley, ID |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet (1), Vault Toilet (4) |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Pass will recieve a discount on Single Sites only |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Fish on the beautiful South Fork of the Snake River for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. Drift Boats, Jet Boats, Tubing and Canoeing are all popular on the river. Overnight Stay Permits are required on the South Fork of the Snake River if you are planning on spending the night on the river. You can obtain a permit at all boat ramps on the river. Portable Toilets are required at all times on the river, a Wag Bag can be used. Fire Pans are required if staying overnight on the river.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Boating - Motorized
Jet Boats, Drift Boats, Canoes, Rafts and Tubing are all popular activities on the South Fork of the Snake River.
| Type of Craft | Jet Boats, Drift Boats, Rafts, Canoes, and Tubes |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | $6/Day Use Fee, $6/vehicle for Extra Vehicle Charge |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Camping, Day Use, Boat Ramp |
| Accessible: | |
| Boat ramp: | Palisades Dam Boat Ramp |
| Drinking water: |