Palisades Reservoir

Area Status: Open
Palisades Reservoir1

Palisades Reservoir is in a scenic valley with forested hillsides rising from the water to the towering snowcapped mountains which form the background.  The reservoir has about 70 miles of shoreline and six access roads have been built. Public use facilities include five campgrounds, five picnic areas, and six boat ramps. Two boat clubs have facilities on the reservoir and private cabins have been constructed under permit from the Forest Service. Fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating are all popular activities on the reservoir.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Boat ramp
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: Swan Valley, ID

General Information

Directions:

 The Palisades Dam and Reservoir are located on the Snake River about 55 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho on Hwy 26.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Group Camping

Dispersed Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

fishing
Water/Flow Level Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Kokanee

Ice Fishing

Boating - Motorized

motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

non- motorized

Swimming

Tubing

Waterskiing

Windsurfing

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
43.2697

  Longitude : 
-111.1295