Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is located near Soda Springs, Idaho, featuring flat terrain with open spaces and surrounding water views. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Soda Springs Geyser and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering additional outdoor activities for campers.

## Overview

 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. 
## Recreation

 Blackfoot Reservoir Campground offers recreational activities such as camping, (ice) fishing, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating (i.e. kayaks, rafts, standup paddle boards, etc.), swimming, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. With almost year-round fishing the reservoir offers anglers a great place to try their luck at catching Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Cutbows. Big game hunting in the fall draws in a lot of sportsmen coming to Southeastern Idaho, with the campground being centrally located between three popular hunting areas it offers a great place for them to stay. The Blackfoot River coming off the northside of the reservoir offers non-motorized boaters a fun thrilled float with over 23 river miles, offering several Class II and a few Class III rapids. 
## Natural Features

 With the campground situated directly on the shore of the Blackfoot Reservoir nearly every campsite offers stunning views of the reservoir. China Hat, China Cap, and North Cone mountains are three geological sites adjacent to the campground, known for their noticeable distinct shapes, the rhyolite domes formed around older volcano lava flows that intruded and pierced the basalt of the Blackfoot Lava Field. The area is known for its abundance of wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. Deer, elk, and moose can be seen coming down to get a drink from the reservoir. Idaho Birding Trail #29 offers the chance to see a vast number of different birds, Gull Island located within the reservoir supports one of the largest nesting colonies in Idaho for the American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, and California Gull. The reservoir is also used by waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is located off Idaho State Highway 34 between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Soda Springs, Idaho. This stretch of highway is designated as the Pioneer Historic Byway, a main travel route for travelers going to the Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, Harriman State Park and Island Park surrounding areas, Bear Lake, and Utah. Local attractions near Soda Springs, Idaho consist of: Formation Springs and Cave - Nature Conservancy Preserve. Ancient mineral springs and wildlife viewing area. Hooper Springs Park - Natural carbonated spring water, picnic spots, playground, and pavilion. Geyser Park - The only captive geyser in the world. Visitor information and history. Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts - Actual ruts left by the Oregon Trail emigrants. Sheep Rock Point - Where the Oregon/California Trail divides.

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

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Drop a pin on your map in accordance to what the website says you’ll see signs when you’re close! Beautiful lake and good fishing. Only 15 with a trailer and electricity and water hookups. 

Beautiful 

Starlink works great. On high ground voice on cell works. Birds and occasional moose

Campground is all fcfs with drop box for payments. We paid $5 for dry camping. Random water faucets available , as is a dump station 

Awesome views. Loved our stay

Lovely setting  really weak cell

Easy access.  Lots of wildlife - birds, fox, mule deer, moose!  Beautiful, level, improved sites with electric hook-ups.  Pavilions over each picnic table.  Fire rings.  Vault toilets - very clean.  Dump station.  Water available.

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