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Calamity

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During 2024 Calamity Campground is closed to RVs and all trailers. The road to access the Calamity Campground is closed due to the road continuing to sluff away. A temporary road has been opened to access the campground, however this road is narrow and steep, thus it is closed to trailers. The Calamity Campground will still be open for tent camping on a "First Come First Served" basis. There will not be a camp host or trash service. All trash must be packed out by the individual.

About

National Forest

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Overview

Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing.

Recreation

Palisades Reservoir…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

C
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Great Spot

The camp spots are well maintained and its easy to get to. The road in is very winding but is completely paved now.

Seems like it’s more established for trailer camping but we did tent camping and it was great. I would camp here again.

  • Review photo of Calamity by Chris H., August 2, 2020
J
Reviewed May. 26, 2018

Beautiful

The campsite is well maintained and has amazing scenery. I felt that even with how close the sites could be, there was still privacy and trees to separate us from the neighbors.The road coming in is 4-5 miles of curve filled dirt road at various grades making it a challenge. The camp host mentioned…

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Calamity by J H., May 26, 2018

Location

Calamity is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Idaho Falls, Idaho, travel on Hwy. 26 for approximately 50 miles. Turn right off of Hwy. 26, (just before ascending grade to top of dam) and go __ mile, turn right and cross the river following signs to the campground. Distance is approximately 5 miles.

Address

TARGHEE
ID

Coordinates

43.3277778 N
111.215 W

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