Upper Coffee Pot

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ISLAND PARK, ID, ID

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$62 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (56 reviews)

Season: May through October

Upper Coffee Pot Campground is located in Island Park, Idaho on a beautiful, floatable stretch of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Mesa Falls Scenic Byway is 14 miles south of the campground. This 28-mile road leads to scenic overlooks and trails at 110 foot Upper Mesa Falls and 85 foot Lower Mesa Falls.

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/upper-coffee-pot to be notified when sites open up.

Upper Coffee Pot is one of the most beautiful Forest Service campgrounds in Island Park, located on a scenic stretch of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River several miles from Highway 20, offering quieter surroundings than nearby alternatives. World-class fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout, plus boating and water sports access, make it a premier destination for outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Moose, Shiras Moose, Pacific Marten, Bald Eagle, and Richardson's Owl have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Upper Coffee Pot: Arrive early for first-come, first-serve sites with electrical hookups, as the campground experiences high traffic. Take the river trail for an easy, scenic hike along the Henry's Fork. Use the dedicated parking lot for fishermen and separate exit for kayakers, paddleboarders, and floaters.

Skip Upper Coffee Pot if: You need full hookups—only select sites have electric; no water or sewer hookups available.. You prefer spontaneous travel—this federal campground requires booking early during peak season.. You dislike seasonal closures—the campground operates May through October only..

Best time to visit Upper Coffee Pot: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Flat Rock (Idaho) (ISLAND PARK, ID), Mccrea Bridge (ISLAND PARK, ID), Big Springs Warming Hut (ISLAND PARK, ID), Buffalo (Idaho) (ISLAND PARK, ID).