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Falls Campground in Idaho
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Falls Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Falls Campground is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 16 campsites. Falls Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Falls Campground is located at 43.4325ยฐ N, 111.3625ยฐ W.
people allowed on 10 of 16 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
150

Falls Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Campsites at Falls Campground

  • Standard 15
  • Group 1

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft2 sites
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 37 ft1 site
  • 38 ft3 sites
  • 46 ft1 site
  • 50 ft3 sites
  • 55 ft1 site
  • 60 ft1 site
  • 100 ft1 site
  • 120 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Falls Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
GS-1GroupGroup15060 ft
001SNG/DBLStandard835 ft
003SNG/DBLStandard1650 ft
004SNG/DBLStandard838 ft
006SNG/DBLStandard16120 ft
007SNG/DBLStandard1655 ft
009SNG/DBLStandard837 ft
010SNG/DBLStandard838 ft
013SNG/DBLStandard830 ft
014SNG/DBLStandard835 ft
015SNG/DBLStandard1650 ft
016SNG/DBLStandard16100 ft
017SNG/DBLStandard850 ft
018SNG/DBLStandard846 ft
019SNG/DBLStandard838 ft
021SNG/DBLStandard830 ft

About Falls Campground

Overview

Falls Campground is located next to the Snake River in beautiful Swan Valley at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

Idaho Falls, Idaho is just 45 miles west. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Snake and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

The Snake River offers excellent cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, floating, rafting and kayaking. Conant Boat Ramp is nearby and open to the public.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people. Several single sites are also available, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated alongside the Snake River among cottonwood trees, which provide partial shade. Grassy meadows and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Wildlife is plentiful in the river bottom. Eagles, osprey, moose and deer are frequently spotted.

Fall Creek Falls is less than 1/4 mile from the campground. This scenic cascade drops 60 feet over a travertine outcropping on the river's edge. It is visible from some parts of the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.

Nearby Attractions

Palisades Reservoir is less than 20 miles from Falls Campground, with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The Fall Creek area has many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding.

Rules and notices at Falls Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Falls Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Wildlife Caution

Idaho OHV Safety Message

A fee of $8 per extra vehicle will be collected at the campground per day

No ATVs/OHVs allowed in the campground

Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

Falls Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Falls Campground?

Falls Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Falls Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Falls Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Falls Campground have?

Falls Campground has 16 campsites.

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