Riverside (Id - Targhee)
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Island Park, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (178 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riverside Campground is on the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, just 15 miles north of Ashton, Idaho. Beautiful Island Park is nearby, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.Island Park has outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
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/riverside-id-targhee to be notified when sites open up.
Riverside Campground sits on the banks of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River with excellent fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout, plus boating, canoeing, kayaking and rafting opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the immaculate grounds, well-maintained facilities, and excellent camp hosts.
Wildlife alert: Elk, muskrat, long-tailed weasel, long-eared owl, caspian tern, northern yellow warbler, western terrestrial garter snake, and painted turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Riverside (Id - Targhee): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Request a paved site in the reserved section for level ground and concrete amenities. Most sites have no hookups; only self-contained RVs are suitable.
Skip Riverside (Id - Targhee) if: You need full hookups—most sites have none.. You're planning to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Riverside (Id - Targhee): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bishop Mountain Cabin (ASHTON, ID), Grandview Campground (Idaho) (Ashton, ID), Warm River Cabin (ASHTON, ID), Buttermilk (ISLAND PARK, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside (Id - Targhee)
Cell signal at Riverside (Id - Targhee) (Island Park, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Riverside Campground is on the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, just 15 miles north of Ashton, Idaho. Beautiful Island Park is nearby, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails. Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.Island Park has outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Request a paved site in the reserved section for level ground and concrete amenities.
Most sites have no hookups; only self-contained RVs are suitable.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Ashton, Idaho, travel north on Highway 20 for 15 miles, take Riverside Campground turnoff, travel 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
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