Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground - Standard Sites
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground RV Dump Station, Potable Water
Blackfoot Reservoir Enterance
Group Shelter, Horse Shoes, Grilling

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

5 total sites · $20.00 avg/night

About Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 5

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Motor Boat

Motor Boat

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 15 to Sep 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 10, Loop: Fully Developed
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: Fully Developed
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: Fully Developed
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: Fully Developed
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: Fully Developed
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (40)

What Guests Are Saying

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground offers a lovely setting with well-spaced sites and access to beautiful wildlife, including moose. Visitors appreciate the quiet environment, excellent night sky views, and the opportunity for activities like kayaking and biking on the reservoir. However, challenges with cell service, minimal shade, and some issues with site reservations and water availability were noted, suggesting improvements could enhance the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.1
40 reviews
5
45.0%
18
4
32.5%
13
3
10.0%
4
2
10.0%
4
1
2.5%
1

Elam G

June 12, 2026

1

Your new Policy of relying upon cell service to register and pay at this location is failing to work and turning most everyone away. We came to camp and it took until the afternoon before I could get enough service to complete my registration. Everyone who arrived after use complained about having the same problem and many became so angry that they refused to pay. Even the Camp Host complained and said that many were refusing to pay, because of your failed system. What happen to those who want to pay, but do not have a cell phone or internet access? Are you willing to deny them access to and discriminate against those who have the money to pay, just because you want payment a certain way??? Please allow on site physical payment options at this location or we may not visit again!

David B

Verified

June 4, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Fully Developed

4

Nice sites in a nice setting.

Michèle B

Verified

May 25, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Perfect place. 🥰We enjoy our RV trip in USA. 🇺🇸

Michèle B

Verified

May 25, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Perfect place. 🥰We enjoy our RV trip in USA. 🇺🇸

Rod L

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Great place to visit. The insects population worried me at first but they were primarily non biting, at least for me and a wonderful food supply for the bird population. I stayed my full allotment of days and actually came back for a few days at the end of the season. Hope to visit again some day

Rod L

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Great place to visit. The insects population worried me at first but they were primarily non biting, at least for me and a wonderful food supply for the bird population. I stayed my full allotment of days and actually came back for a few days at the end of the season. Hope to visit again some day

Rod L

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Great place to visit. The insects population worried me at first but they were primarily non biting, at least for me and a wonderful food supply for the bird population. I stayed my full allotment of days and actually came back for a few days at the end of the season. Hope to visit again some day

Rod L

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

Great place to visit. The insects population worried me at first but they were primarily non biting, at least for me and a wonderful food supply for the bird population. I stayed my full allotment of days and actually came back for a few days at the end of the season. Hope to visit again some day

Scott L

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

First time here and we were happily surprised at the amount of wild life. We took kayaks and bikes but spent the majority of our time on the reservoir. The bad is cell reception is sparse and shade is minimal but the camp sites are well spaced. Water was available at a few spots and there is a dump site and water on a separate loop. Great place to get away from things. Lower loop is power and the upper loop is more primitive. The pavilion has horseshoes and pits as well as a large sandbox. There is a walkway down to the lake but it looks like it's used for a lot of drinking evidenced by the amount of glass. The first boat ramp sees moderate usage so we went to the second further west that was used sparsely. We paddled out to the larger island just shy of 4 miles. 2-6 in the afternoons water is a bit more wind affected like most of Idaho. We will be back.

Scott L

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Fully Developed

5

First time here and we were happily surprised at the amount of wild life. We took kayaks and bikes but spent the majority of our time on the reservoir. The bad is cell reception is sparse and shade is minimal but the camp sites are well spaced. Water was available at a few spots and there is a dump site and water on a separate loop. Great place to get away from things. Lower loop is power and the upper loop is more primitive. The pavilion has horseshoes and pits as well as a large sandbox. There is a walkway down to the lake but it looks like it's used for a lot of drinking evidenced by the amount of glass. The first boat ramp sees moderate usage so we went to the second further west that was used sparsely. We paddled out to the larger island just shy of 4 miles. 2-6 in the afternoons water is a bit more wind affected like most of Idaho. We will be back.

Location Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

Address:
2982 Dike Road
Soda Springs, ID, 83276
United States

Highway access

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is accessible via State Highway 34, approximately 10 miles to the southeast. US Highway 30 is also within roughly 20 miles to the north.

Latitude & Longitude: 42.8419 / -111.603

Elevation: 1867 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

2PM

  • Download the Recreation.gov app before arrival and follow the purchasing instructions for onsite payment.
  • Print and display your Camping Pass on your vehicle dashboard if you reserved in advance.
  • Check out by 2 PM on your last day.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

General

  • If purchasing onsite with Scan & Pay, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival.
  • Once purchased please write down confirmation number on provided Recreation Use Permit (yellow envelope) in box #8.
  • Attach envelope to campsite marker and place hang tag on the rearview mirrow of your vehicle.
  • Please check in and out on the Recreation.gov mobile app upon arrival and departure of your reserved campsite. 
  • Fees must be paid within 20 minutes of occupying a designated campsite.
  • Please check in and out on the Recreation.gov mobile app upon arrival and departure of your reserved campsite.
  • Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
  • In the fully developed campsites (1 - 16) a max number of four vehicles is permitted.
  • All vehicles and trailers must park within the designated graveled parking area.
  • Over-flow parking is available within the day-use area and boat ramp trailer parking area.
  • Standard campsites (B1 - B12) do not have a max number of vehicles per site and parking is permitted on the mowed grass areas.
  • America the Beautiful Passes: Senior and Access pass are accepted at this site for a 50% discount.
  • Potable water spickets are located throughout the campground, please only use it to fill your holding tank.

Fees & deposits

  • Pay your fees within 20 minutes of occupying a campsite.

Vehicles & parking

  • Up to four vehicles are allowed in campsites 1-16, and must park in the designated graveled areas.
  • No limit on the number of vehicles in standard campsites B1-B12, and parking is allowed on mowed grass.

Safety & rules

  • Stay for a maximum of 14 days within a 28-day period and move outside a 25-mile radius after that.
  • Maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period.
  • Move outside a 25-mile radius after 14 days of staying at the campsite.

Utilities

  • Use potable water spickets only for filling holding tanks and do not leave hoses connected to campers.
  • The RV Dump Station and potable water are available seasonally from May 15 to September 15.
  • Disconnect hoses from campers when not in use.

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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