Blackfoot River — lakeside, fishing
Location: Soda Springs, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Blackfoot Reservoir Campground offers access to Idaho's second largest reservoir with 18,000 surface acres for boating, fishing, and water sports. The BLM-managed facility provides 28 total sites including fully developed and standard options at an affordable $10/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Moose and American Badgers present in the area; American White Pelicans, Red-tailed Hawks, Canada Geese, and Cliff Swallows commonly observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Campground has 2 boat ramps and dump station for RV visitors Year-round access available outside May 15 - September 15 fee season, though operations may be limited
Skip Blackfoot Reservoir Campground if: You need full RV hookups - most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require guaranteed year-round full operations - seasonal operations apply.
Best time to visit Blackfoot Reservoir Campground: May 15 - September 15 — Official fee season with full campground operations and developed amenities available..
Nearby campgrounds: Eight Mile Guard Station (MONTPELIER, ID), Johnson Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Diamond Creek Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Summit View Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID).
Cell signal at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground (Soda Springs, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Campground has 2 boat ramps and dump station for RV visitors
Year-round access available outside May 15 - September 15 fee season, though operations may be limited
Official fee season with full campground operations and developed amenities available.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
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