Scout CJ Strike Reservoir, near Bruneau, Idaho, is a unique campground that offers a striking backdrop at the base of a dam. With its proximity to the CJ Strike Lake, it’s a prime location for those who enjoy water activities like fishing and boating.

The campground features clean facilities, including well-kept restrooms, and offers ample space for both tent and RV camping. Visitors have noted the grassy areas are perfect for kids and pets to play, making it a family-friendly environment. One camper mentioned, “Lots of space to spread out and play,” highlighting the open feel of the area.

For those who appreciate scenic views, the dramatic landscape during high winds and water conditions can be quite a spectacle. Campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one reviewer stating, “Very clean, quiet and beautiful scenery.” While there are no electric hookups or showers, the campground does allow fires, so you can enjoy cozy evenings under the stars.

If you’re looking to explore, the surrounding area offers good paved roads for easy access to the lake. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend trip or a longer stay, Scout CJ Strike Reservoir provides a welcoming spot to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Great dry campground. Pads are fairly level. No water, power or sewer. Dump Station right there at the dam though. Idaho Power and Owyhee County Sheriff patrolling multiple times during the day this past weekend (4/5/19-4/7/19). Idaho Power does a great job of maintaining the grounds and keeping them clean. Just wish the people visiting there thought the same and would pick up after their fur babies. Dog poop all over the common area grass.

All in all a great place to spend a couple of days!

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Lots of space to spread out and play. The grassy areas were great for the dogs and the kids.

Very clean, quiet and beautiful scenery. Great prices

Perfect time of year!

This is a little campground next to North Park and Locust Park in the CJ Strike complex.  It is nestled up against the dam and offers nice camp sites with turf grass. Good fishing here.  It is hot in the summer but there are numerous shade trees.  I am a tent camper so this is not the kind of place I would go for that.  RV and camper camping are more common here.  It is the desert so there is not much in the way hiking but you are right on the water so that is the main draw to this campground.

Nice for boating and fishing

Drove up on a Friday no reservations and got a great spot by the dam. Bathrooms were very clean and fire pits were great. Plenty of room to enough a quick weekend




Spring camping

Very unusual setting at the base of the concrete wall of the dam. There is also an electric hydro-power plant as a part of the dam complex. you can approach this site from either side of CJ Strike lake on good paved roads. We visited in the early spring during some high wind and water conditions. It was very dramatic! Small waves were breaking over the spillway gates which were closed giving us quite a show!

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