Targhee National Forest
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Springs
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20,
take Rt. 20 north 3 miles to campground sign and S. Big Springs
Ave./Forest Rt. 059. Turn right at sign onto Big Springs Ave.
and go 4.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground, near the crystal clear Big Springs, is a single
loop running through a stand of young Lodgepole pine. All the
camping sites have pull-through aprons with limited shade and
privacy between sites is fair. Nature walks are held Saturday
evenings; check fee board for locations, time and subject. Boat
rentals, showers and laundry available at intersection of S. Big
Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID.
Although the campground is not adjacent to Big Springs, it is
well worth the short walk (0.1 miles) to see. Water pours (120
million gallons a day) through the lava stones like a well
designed fountain, into a pool that is crystal clear. The bottom
of the pool is speckled with black pebbles of black absidian.
Big Springs is one of the 40 largest springs in the country and
is a major source for Henry's Fork of the Snake River. The water
originates from the Yellowstone Plateau and maintains a year-
round temperature of 52 degrees. The kids (and adults) will
enjoy watching the huge Brook and Rainbow trout swimming at the
bridge. Unfortunately for anglers, fishing is not permitted in
the vicinity.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 16
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is an RV waste station at
intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20, Island Park, ID.
The fee is $5 and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
No water sports or fishing is permitted (in the section of
Henry's Fork of the Snake River) closest to the campground.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Interpretive trail (foot - wheelchair friendly) - 0.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Box Canyon
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt.
A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Rt. 20 south 3.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 0.4 miles to
another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1 mile to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground, located on a canyon rim, is convenient to Henry's
Fork of the Snake River. It is a single loop among Lodgepole
pine. The understory is grass with fair privacy between camping
sites. This is an attractive campground waiting to be
discovered.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 per day - single
$16 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations.
One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in
Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The
other is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt.
20. There is no fee and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Box Canyon Trail (foot) - 3 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
Rainbow and Brook trout at the nearby Henry's Fork of the Snake
River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buffalo
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20,
take Rt. 20 south 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground, composed of seven loops - A, B, C, D, E, F, and
G, is located primarily in Lodgepole pine of various ages. Each
loop has some camping sites that either overlook or are adjacent
to Buffalo River, which is popular for fishing and family
floating. There are communal grey water disposal sites
throughout the campground. Loops A and B are the closest to US
Rt. 20 where traffic noise is apparent. These two loops also
have paved interior roads and parking aprons, some tent pads,
numerous pull-throughs and flush toilets. Loop C is the most
heavily wooded with electric hook-ups, tent pads and paved
parking aprons. Loop D has the least cared-for appearance and
gravel parking which create a rustic feel. This loop has vaults
and flush toilets which are shared by the campers from Loop C.
Loop E, called the Reunion Loop, is for groups and is not
included in this survey. Loop F has a pleasant mixture of Aspen
and Lodgepole pine with a heavy middlestory providing the best
privacy between sites in the campground. This loop also has
vaults and flush toilets and paved parking aprons. The sites in
Loop G are more open than those found in the other loops. It is
closest to the wheelchair friendly fishing dock and is comprised
of grass and sagebrush understory and Lodgepole pine. It has a
flush toilet and paved parking aprons.
Although wildlife is not often seen during the warmer weather,
the number and variety of birds is delightful. It is not unusual
to find an Osprey perched on a snag across the river from the
campground looking for dinner or to spy heron standing at the
river's edge. Informal "beater" trails connect the loops and
provide access to the river. Nearby lodges provide an excellent
opportunity for a cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through October 15. There is no
water from September 16 through October 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 per day - no electric hookups
$12 per day - single with electric hookups
$24 per day - double with electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 105
Total Sites: 105
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 105
No. Grilles on Sites: 105
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 36
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There are two RV waste stations.
One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in
Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The
other is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt.
20. There is no fee and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 25
No. Threaded: 14
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilets are in Loop A.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Buffalo River is a good family floating river.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Brook trout. There is a wheelchair friendly fishing
dock adjacent to Loop G.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buttermilk
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt.
A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Kilgore-Yale Rd. west 1.9 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 126). Turn left onto Rt. 126 and go
2.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign to campground
map board. Continue straight 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground, adjacent to a channel of the Island Lake
Reservoir, is composed of two loops - A and B. Loop A is closest
to the channel with some sites overlooking it. There are private
residences on the other side of the channel. This loop is
heavily wooded and provides more shade than that found in Loop B.
There is also a dock for mooring boats off Loop A. Loop B has
all the pull-throughs with little shade. Although privacy is
minimal in this loop, it is quieter because it is further away
from the channel.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 per day - single
$16 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52
Total Sites: 52
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 52
No. Grilles on Sites: 52
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 41
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations.
One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20.
The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The other is located
at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20. There is no
fee and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 7
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Island Park Reservoir is 11,000 acres. The reservoir is used for
irrigation which can reduce its depth considerably during the
summer months. Check with the Ashton-Island Park Ranger District
Office for depth level.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cave Falls
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ashton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Ashton, ID, take State Rt. 47 east 5.3 miles to Yellowstone
National Park/Cave Falls sign. Turn right at sign and go 18.3
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: After 5.9 miles, the access road enters Targhee National
Forest and becomes Forest Rt. 582 with gravel surface. After 16.7
miles, the road becomes paved again upon entering Wyoming. Overall,
access to the campground is on RV friendly roads.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
NOTE: The campground is physically located in Wyoming.
The campground, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and Vinegar
Hole Wilderness, stretches out along Falls River among a mixture
of conifers. Most camping sites overlook the river, which can be
heard throughout the campground. The campground has a wilderness
feel to it without the inconveniences. Two nice day trips are to
the Yellowstone National Park - 0.2 miles east of campground and
Cave Falls - 1.1 miles from campground (in Yellowstone National
Park). The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
There are communal food storage containers provided by the Forest
Service.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through Septmber 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 23
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass. The pull-through
parking aprons are tightly configured. There is an RV waste
station located at the north end of Ashton, ID at the Ashton
Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to numerous trails in the
Yellowstone National Park.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Flat Rock
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20,
take Rt. 20 north 3.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground is composed of two sections: Lower - A and Upper -
B. Section A is on a hillside and is the nearest to Henry's Fork
of the Snake River. Some of the camping sites in this section
overlook the river, are the most open and have tent pads.
Section B loops through a stand of Lodgepole pine. Most of the
sites are shaded with parking aprons larger than the lower
section. There are grey water disposal stations at some of the
sites in this section. The understory is grass and wildflowers.
Traffic noise from US Rt. 20 can be distracting. Nature walks
are held Saturday evenings; check fee board for locations, time
and subject. Boat rentals, showers and laundry available at
intersection of S. Big Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park,
ID.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 38
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt or paved. There is an RV waste
station at intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20. The
fee is $5 and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 13
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: McCrea Bridge
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, at intersection of US Rt. 20 and County Rt.
A2 (Kilgore-Yale Rd.), take Kilgore-York Rd. west 2.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground, located adjacent to an inlet of the Island Park
Reservoir, is composed of two loops - A and B. One loop is
closer to the reservoir with some sites overlooking the inlet.
Lodgepole pine are sparsely scattered throughout the campground.
Grass, wildflowers and sagebrush comprise the understory. The
camping sites are mostly in the open. The parking aprons in Loop
B tend to be longer. There are private residences located across
the inlet.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - single
$14 per day -double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are two RV waste stations.
One is at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in
Island Park, ID. The fee is $5 and there is potable water. The
other is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt.
20. There is no fee and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Island Park Reservoir is 11,000 acres. Boats can be moored at
the outside of boat dock.
The reservoir is used for irrigation. During summer months the
depth can be reduced considerably. Check with the Ashton-Island
Park Ranger District Office for water level.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverside
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
From Island Park, ID, take US Rt. 20 south 6.2 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 304). Turn at sign onto Rt. 304 and
go 0.8 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - A, B and C. Loop A
stretches along Henry's Fork of the Snake River with most camping
sites adjacent to the river. The parking aprons are paved and
there is little shade. Loop B meanders away from the river
through a stand of scattered Lodgepole pine. The tables and
grilles are on cement pads next to paved parking aprons. Many of
the sites are pull-throughs. Loop C has the most rustic camping
sites with no cement or pavement to be found. This loop enjoys
the most shade, however, from mature pines. The sound of the
river can be heard throughout the campground. Firewood is
available for a fee. Nature walks are offered on the weekends;
check the fee board for subject, time and place.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$16 per day - double
$8 per day - Loop C
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 55
Total Sites: 55
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 55
No. Grilles on Sites: 55
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 23
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved and others are gravel. There are
two RV waste stations. One is at the south end of Island Park,
ID off US Rt. 20. There is no fee and there is potable water.
The other is located at north end of Ashton, ID in the Ashton
Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 9
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Coffeepot
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20,
take Rt. 20 north 3.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign onto gravel road and go 1.1 miles to a "Y" intersection
(Forest Rt. 311). Bear right onto Rt. 311 and go 0.4 miles to
another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,300 ft.
The campground stretches along a floatable section of Henry's
Fork of the Snake River. Some camping sites are adjacent to the
river and all have a view of the river. Most of the sites are in
the open with Lodgepole pine providing some shade to sites at
either end of the campground. The campground is ideal for
anglers who can step from some of the sites into the river or to
its bank. The understory is grass and wildflowers and privacy
between camping sites is minimal. Nature walks are held Saturday
evenings; check fee board for locations, time and subject. Boat
rentals, showers and laundry available at intersection of S. Big
Spring Ave. and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through October 15. There is no
potable water between September 15 and October 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no electric hookups
$13 per day - single, electric hookups
$24 per day - double, electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 7
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at
intersection of S Big Springs Ave. and US Rt. 20. The fee is $5
and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Coffee Pot Rapids Trail (foot) - 2 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Warm River
VISIT DATE: 08/09/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ashton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
From Ashton, ID, take State Rt. 47 east 8.2 miles to campground
sign. Bear right and go 0.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,200 ft.
The campground, divided into two family sections which are
separated by a small bridge, stretches out along a shore of the
Warm River. A group area is located between the two sections
where a number of tent sites are also located. The first section
has older, larger trees, which are Weeping willows, gravel
aprons, and a gentle slopping bank. The second section, located
above the river, has little shade, paved aprons, and tables and
grilles anchored in cement. The campground's appearance is
manicured with nicely trimmed lawns and trees. The Warm River is
a gentle flowing river providing excellent float or tubing
activities for the whole family. There are several hiking trails
nearby with the Upper and Lower Mesa Falls available for a day
trip. All the tent sites are walk-ins. While the majority of
the tent sites are located near the group area, there are some
that are more secluded and private in the second section. Most
of the camping sites are either adjacent to or overlook the
river. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through October 15. No potable
water between September 16 and October 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - tent
$10 per day - single
$16 per day - double
$21 per day - full hookup
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 1
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
There are paved and gravel parking aprons. There is an RV waste
station located at the north end of Ashton, ID at the Ashton
Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Warm River is 52 degrees year-round and is a nice family
floating river.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
The Railroad Right of Way Trail #001 (foot & horse) - 3 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout - there is a wheelchair friendly fishing dock
CAMPGROUND NAME: West End
VISIT DATE: 08/10/2000
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ashton-Island Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Island Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Island Park, ID, take US Rt. 20 south 3 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 167). Turn right onto Rt.167 (gravel) and go
9.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 1.4 miles to
campground on right.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 167 is rough and washboard.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground, located near Island Park Reservoir, is a single
loop in a thick stand of Lodgepole pine. Although there are
cement fire pits, they are in disrepair and most do not have a
grille. The campground is pack it in, pack it out. It has an
unkept feel and is under-maintained. There are a number of
waterfowl seen on the reservoir, such as Blue Heron, ducks,
geese, etc.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 6
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt. There are two RV waste
stations. One is located at the north end of Ashton, ID at the
Ashton Visitor Center. The fee is $3 and there is potable water.
The other is found at the southern end of Island Park, ID off US
Rt. 20 - no fee and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Potable water is available from hand pump 1 mile before
campground entrance.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Island Park Reservoir is 11,000 acres. The reservoir is used for
irrigation. During summer months the depth can be reduced
considerably. Check with the Ashton-Island Park Ranger District
Office for water level.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
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