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Tailwaters Campground
Tailwaters Campground is accessed from State Highway 20.
There are three campsites and plenty of opportunities to fish for trout and bass.
The Campground is located on the west shore of Anderson Ranch Reservoir.
The Tailwaters boat ramp is within the campground provides access for rafts, motorized and non-motorized boats.
Be advised: There is an Elmore county ordinance restricting any motorized equipment on the Lower South Fork Boise River.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Tailwaters Campground is open. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No reservations are necessary. This is a first come, first serve campground. |
| Fees: | This is not a fee campground. |
| Permit Info: | 3 sites / No fees. |
| Closest Towns: | Mountain Home, Idaho |
| Water: | Not for Drinking |
| Restroom: | vault toilet |
| Information Center: | Facilities: There are campground rings, picnic tables, and a vault toilet. |
General Information
Directions:From Mountain Home, Idaho, travel 21 miles along State Highway 20 northeast to the FS 134 road turnoff approximately 21 miles toward Anderson Dam. Continue along FS 134 road for approximately 6 miles. When arriving at the Dam, turn south on FS 121 road and go south for about a mile to Tailwaters Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Total of 3 sites.River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Big Game Hunting
Check with the Idaho Fish and Game for hunting opportunities in the area.
Viewing Scenery
OHV Camping
Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of the District for open OHV trails and roads in the area.