Mccrea Bridge
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: ISLAND PARK, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: May through October
McCrea Bridge Campground is located on the backwaters of beautiful Island Park Reservoir in Island Park, Idaho at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Island Park Reservoir offers boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mccrea-bridge to be notified when sites open up.
McCrea Bridge offers world-class fishing and outstanding scenery on Island Park Reservoir with a boat launch on-site. Campers consistently praise the quiet, secluded spots, clean facilities maintained by the camp host, and lovely hosts.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Moose, Bald Eagle, and Richardson's Owl have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Mccrea Bridge: Book early as a federal campground with high demand Fill your water reservoir at the campground before parking at your site Request a spot by the boat ramp for easy kayak and boat launch access
Skip Mccrea Bridge if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October seasonal operations.
Best time to visit Mccrea Bridge: May-July — Campground operates May through October; reservoir water level is higher earlier in summer for optimal boating and water sports before August receding..
Nearby campgrounds: Buttermilk (ISLAND PARK, ID), Upper Coffee Pot (ISLAND PARK, ID), Buffalo (Idaho) (ISLAND PARK, ID), Flat Rock (Idaho) (ISLAND PARK, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mccrea Bridge
Cell signal at Mccrea Bridge (ISLAND PARK, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
McCrea Bridge Campground is located on the backwaters of beautiful Island Park Reservoir in Island Park, Idaho at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Island Park Reservoir offers boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
Fill your water reservoir at the campground before parking at your site
Request a spot by the boat ramp for easy kayak and boat launch access
Campground operates May through October; reservoir water level is higher earlier in summer for optimal boating and water sports before August receding.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From West Yellowstone, Montana, take Highway 20 south for 27 miles. Turn west at Elk Creek Service Station and travel 2 miles to the campground entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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