Along the Blackfoot River, there are 5 campgrounds managed by the BLM. From
north to south: Trail Creek Bridge, Morgan's Bridge, Graves Creek, Cutthroat
Trout and Sagehen Flats are developed and semi-developed campgrounds along the
Blackfoot River. Opportunities abound for fishing, camping and non-motorized
boating. Waterfowl hunting is permitted outside of the campgrounds in
accordance with Idaho laws.

Fishing the Blackfoot River:

The section of the Blackfoot River from Government Dam to Trail Creek Bridge
is a distance of 23 river miles. This section of river is floatable in a
canoe, kayak, small raft or small drift boat. Put-ins and take-outs are
undeveloped. Floating is not recommended below Trail Creek Bridge due to Class
IV and above rapids.

The Blackfoot River below Government Dam flows through breath-taking scenery
of rolling hills and canyons. Typical summer water flows range from 200 to 800
cubic feet per second (CFS). The river is full of rock gardens and boulders
and generally cannot be floated when flows drop below 100 CFS. There are
several Class II and a few Class III rapids that require some skill in order
to navigate when floating.

Along the Blackfoot River, there are 5 campgrounds managed by the BLM. From north to south: Trail Creek Bridge, Morgan's Bridge, Graves Creek, Cutthroat Trout and Sagehen Flats are developed and semi-developed campgrounds along the Blackfoot River. Opportunities abound for fishing, camping and non-motorized boating. Waterfowl hunting is permitted outside of the campgrounds in accordance with Idaho laws. 
Fishing the Blackfoot River: 
The section of the Blackfoot River from Government Dam to Trail Creek Bridge is a distance of 23 river miles. This section of river is floatable in a canoe, kayak, small raft or small drift boat. Put-ins and take-outs are undeveloped. Floating is not recommended below Trail Creek Bridge due to Class IV and above rapids. 
The Blackfoot River below Government Dam flows through breath-taking scenery of rolling hills and canyons. Typical summer water flows range from 200 to 800 cubic feet per second (CFS). The river is full of rock gardens and boulders and generally cannot be floated when flows drop below 100 CFS. There are several Class II and a few Class III rapids that require some skill in order to navigate when floating.

## Overview

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and is located on the southwest end of the Blackfoot Reservoir. The
Reservoir covers 18,000 surface acres when full and is the second largest
reservoir in southeastern Idaho. The campground has an annual fee season from
May 15th - September 15th and is equipped with 16 fully developed campsites,
12 standard campsites, 6 day-use sites, 2 boat ramps, and an RV dump station.
The site offers recreational activities such as fishing, camping, picnicking,
motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e. kayaks, rafts, standup paddle
boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities.

## Recreation

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground offers recreational activities such as camping,
(ice) fishing, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e.
kayaks, rafts, standup paddle boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and
hunting opportunities. With almost year-round fishing the reservoir offers
anglers a great place to try their luck at catching Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow
Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Cutbows. Big game hunting in the fall draws in a
lot of sportsmen coming to Southeastern Idaho, with the campground being
centrally located between three popular hunting areas it offers a great place
for them to stay. The Blackfoot River coming off the northside of the
reservoir offers non-motorized boaters a fun thrilled float with over 23 river
miles, offering several Class II and a few Class III rapids.

## Facilities

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground can accommodate both RV and tent camping. The
campground features 16 fully developed RV campsites - electrical hookups
(50-amp connection), access to potable water. Each site has a graveled parking
pad, tent pad, shelter, picnic table, and a fire ring. Four of the RV sites
are pull-through, while the rest are back-in only. One of the back-in sites
(#7) is accessible. The campground also offers 12 standard campsites within
the overflow-dispersed section with graveled parking pads, picnic tables, and
fire rings.

Two concrete boat ramps are available on site, one of which is a double lane
with accessible boat docks, large, graveled parking areas offer ample amount
of parking for trucks and boat trailers. The campground also offers an
accessible sidewalk to a fishing platform, a group shelter with picnic tables,
grills for cooking, and other small single picnic sites with shelters. Four
double vaulted restrooms, multiple water hydrants for potable water, trash
service, and a RV dump station are available.

Five reservable campsites are available within the fully developed RV
campsites # (10, 11, 13, 14, and 16). The rest of the campsites are first come
- first serve, with Scan & Pay and Recreation Use Permit Envelopes (RUP's) on
sites at two self-pay stations.

The fully developed RV campsites allow for one RV with vehicle in tow or one
vehicle. For additional vehicles you must purchase an **Extra Vehicle** pass,
per night. There is a four-vehicle max per fully developed campsite. These
passes may be purchased ahead of time through the Activity Pass link below, or
on-site through Scan & Pay.

Campground amenities are also available for day-use; Day Use Daily, Day Use
Annual, and Extra Vehicle Passes can be purchased through Recreation.gov at
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground Activity Passes. **Paid over night campers do
not need to purchase a Day Use Pass but may need to purchase an Extra Vehicle
Pass.**

Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. **You will need to
download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival** as some
remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about
paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Pay for my
Campsite?

## Natural Features

With the campground situated directly on the shore of the Blackfoot Reservoir
nearly every campsite offers stunning views of the reservoir. China Hat, China
Cap, and North Cone mountains are three geological sites adjacent to the
campground, known for their noticeable distinct shapes, the rhyolite domes
formed around older volcano lava flows that intruded and pierced the basalt of
the Blackfoot Lava Field. The area is known for its abundance of wildlife and
birdwatching opportunities. Deer, elk, and moose can be seen coming down to
get a drink from the reservoir. Idaho Birding Trail #29 offers the chance to
see a vast number of different birds, Gull Island located within the reservoir
supports one of the largest nesting colonies in Idaho for the American White
Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, and California Gull. The reservoir is also
used by waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds.

## Nearby Attractions

The Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is located off Idaho State Highway 34
between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Soda Springs, Idaho. This stretch of
highway is designated as the Pioneer Historic Byway, a main travel route for
travelers going to the Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, St. Anthony Sand
Dunes, Harriman State Park and Island Park surrounding areas, Bear Lake, and
Utah.

Local attractions near Soda Springs, Idaho consist of:

  * Formation Springs and Cave - Nature Conservancy Preserve. Ancient mineral springs and wildlife viewing area.
  * Hooper Springs Park - Natural carbonated spring water, picnic spots, playground, and pavilion.
  * Geyser Park - The only captive geyser in the world. Visitor information and history.
  * Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts - Actual ruts left by the Oregon Trail emigrants. 
  * Sheep Rock Point - Where the Oregon/California Trail divides.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is located on the southwest end of the Blackfoot Reservoir. The Reservoir covers 18,000 surface acres when full and is the second largest reservoir in southeastern Idaho. The campground has an annual fee season from May 15th - September 15th and is equipped with 16 fully developed campsites, 12 standard campsites, 6 day-use sites, 2 boat ramps, and an RV dump station. The site offers recreational activities such as fishing, camping, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e. kayaks, rafts, standup paddle boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground offers recreational activities such as camping, (ice) fishing, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e. kayaks, rafts, standup paddle boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. With almost year-round fishing the reservoir offers anglers a great place to try their luck at catching Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Cutbows. Big game hunting in the fall draws in a lot of sportsmen coming to Southeastern Idaho, with the campground being centrally located between three popular hunting areas it offers a great place for them to stay. The Blackfoot River coming off the northside of the reservoir offers non-motorized boaters a fun thrilled float with over 23 river miles, offering several Class II and a few Class III rapids. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground can accommodate both RV and tent camping. The campground features 16 fully developed RV campsites - electrical hookups (50-amp connection), access to potable water. Each site has a graveled parking pad, tent pad, shelter, picnic table, and a fire ring. Four of the RV sites are pull-through, while the rest are back-in only. One of the back-in sites (#7) is accessible. The campground also offers 12 standard campsites within the overflow-dispersed section with graveled parking pads, picnic tables, and fire rings.  Two concrete boat ramps are available on site, one of which is a double lane with accessible boat docks, large, graveled parking areas offer ample amount of parking for trucks and boat trailers. The campground also offers an accessible sidewalk to a fishing platform, a group shelter with picnic tables, grills for cooking, and other small single picnic sites with shelters. Four double vaulted restrooms, multiple water hydrants for potable water, trash service, and a RV dump station are available. Five reservable campsites are available within the fully developed RV campsites # (10, 11, 13, 14, and 16). The rest of the campsites are first come - first serve, with Scan & Pay and Recreation Use Permit Envelopes (RUP's) on sites at two self-pay stations.  The fully developed RV campsites allow for one RV with vehicle in tow or one vehicle. For additional vehicles you must purchase an Extra Vehicle pass, per night. There is a four-vehicle max per fully developed campsite. These passes may be purchased ahead of time through the Activity Pass link below, or on-site through Scan & Pay.  Campground amenities are also available for day-use; Day Use Daily, Day Use Annual, and Extra Vehicle Passes can be purchased through Recreation.gov at <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP22492/order" rel="nofollow">Blackfoot Reservoir Campground Activity Passes</a>. Paid over night campers do not need to purchase a Day Use Pass but may need to purchase an Extra Vehicle Pass. Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: <a href="https://recreationonestopprod.servicenowservices.com/external?id=kb_article&sys_id=53b5c4e91b206410201beb9ce54bcbce" rel="nofollow">How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Pay for my Campsite?</a>  <h2>Natural Features</h2>
With the campground situated directly on the shore of the Blackfoot Reservoir nearly every campsite offers stunning views of the reservoir. China Hat, China Cap, and North Cone mountains are three geological sites adjacent to the campground, known for their noticeable distinct shapes, the rhyolite domes formed around older volcano lava flows that intruded and pierced the basalt of the Blackfoot Lava Field. The area is known for its abundance of wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. Deer, elk, and moose can be seen coming down to get a drink from the reservoir. Idaho Birding Trail #29 offers the chance to see a vast number of different birds, Gull Island located within the reservoir supports one of the largest nesting colonies in Idaho for the American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, and California Gull. The reservoir is also used by waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is located off Idaho State Highway 34 between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Soda Springs, Idaho. This stretch of highway is designated as the Pioneer Historic Byway, a main travel route for travelers going to the Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, Harriman State Park and Island Park surrounding areas, Bear Lake, and Utah.  
Local attractions near Soda Springs, Idaho consist of:
<ul>
<li>Formation Springs and Cave - Nature Conservancy Preserve. Ancient mineral springs and wildlife viewing area.</li>
<li>Hooper Springs Park - Natural carbonated spring water, picnic spots, playground, and pavilion.</li>
<li>Geyser Park - The only captive geyser in the world. Visitor information and history.</li>
<li>Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts - Actual ruts left by the Oregon Trail emigrants. </li>
<li>Sheep Rock Point - Where the Oregon/California Trail divides. </li>
</ul>

May 15 - September 15 the associated fees within the campground are as
follows:

  * $20 per night in the fully developed campsites #1-16 (electrical hook-ups included), this includes one RV with vehicle in tow or one vehicle.

  * $10 per vehicle/per night, in the standard campsites #B1-B12.

  * $10 per vehicle/per night, for each additional vehicle in the fully developed campsites (must purchase this pass separately through a Activity Pass).

  * **Extra Vehicle Pass,** Daily/Annual day-use, and RV dump station passes available separately through Blackfoot Reservoir Activity Passes. 

September 16 - May 14 the campground stays open weather depending, but no fees
are associated. All rules/regulations still apply and will be on a First Come
- First Serve basis.

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - Fully Developed

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - Standard sites B1 - B12

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - Standard Sites

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - Group Shelter

Group Shelter, Horse Shoes, Grilling

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - RV dump station

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground RV Dump Station, Potable Water

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground boat ramp parking lot.

Blackfoot Reservoir boat ramp parking lot.

Blackfoot Reservoir Enterance

Blackfoot Reservoir concrete boat ramp with accessible boat docks.

Blackfoot Reservoir Boat Ramp

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities
for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and
regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors
must pack in and out their trash.

Campsites: 3 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation
system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve
basis.

This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse
shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.

There are no fees associated with this site.

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. 
Campsites: 3 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cutthroat Trout Campground

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities
for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and
regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors
must pack in and out their trash.

Campsites: 12 developed sites--- 10 which are accessible by vehicle and 2
which are walk-in only. At this time, there is not a reservation system in
place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.

This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings an
undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.

There are no fees associated with this site.

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 12 developed sites--- 10 which are accessible by vehicle and 2 which are walk-in only. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters. There are no fees associated with this site.

Morgans Bridge Campground

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities
for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and
regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors
must pack in and out their trash.

Campsites: 4 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation
system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve
basis.

This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse
shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.

There are no fees associated with this site.

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 4 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.

Sage Hen Flats Campground

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities
for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and
regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors
must pack in and out their trash.

Campsites: 6 semi-developed sites--- 4 down river and 2 upriver. The upriver
sites can accommodate larger groups. At this time, there is not a reservation
system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve
basis.

This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and an
undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.

There are no fees associated with this site.

This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.Campsites: 6 semi-developed sites--- 4 down river and 2 upriver. The upriver sites can accommodate larger groups. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.There are no fees associated with this site.

Trail Creek Bridge CG

Trail Creek Bridge Campground

Bird's eye view of the park

Blackfoot River

Grays Lake NWR, created in 1965, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) to protect a portion of the historic Grays Lake marsh and
provide resting and feeding habitat for migrating waterfowl.  
  
The large expansive wetland habitats within this montane marsh attract
numerous bird species, including waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds,
including the largest breeding concentration of Sandhill cranes in North
America. The Service has documented almost 250 species of birds on the Refuge,
of which approximately 100 species known to nest within its boundaries. The
Refuge provides significant habitat for breeding waterfowl in the late spring
and early summer, and nesting habitat for colonial birds, including a large
mixed colony of white-faced ibis and Franklin’s gulls.

The Refuge provides opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation including
wildlife observation, wildlife photography and waterfowl hunting. Visitation
is estimated at less than 5,000 per year.

Grays Lake NWR, created in 1965, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to protect a portion of the historic Grays Lake marsh and provide resting and feeding habitat for migrating waterfowl. The large expansive wetland habitats within this montane marsh attract numerous bird species, including waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds, including the largest breeding concentration of Sandhill cranes in North America. The Service has documented almost 250 species of birds on the Refuge, of which approximately 100 species known to nest within its boundaries. The Refuge provides significant habitat for breeding waterfowl in the late spring and early summer, and nesting habitat for colonial birds, including a large mixed colony of white-faced ibis and Franklin’s gulls.The Refuge provides opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation including wildlife observation, wildlife photography and waterfowl hunting. Visitation is estimated at less than 5,000 per year.

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