This BLM campground provides drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access along C.J. Strike Reservoir, though the approach road can be rough. Located within the Four Rivers Field Office area, the site operates year-round with vault toilets, drinking water, and trash service. Each of the dispersed sites includes a fire pit and picnic table, with many featuring shelters over the tables.
The campground sits at the west end of The Narrows, a section of the reservoir that draws anglers throughout the seasons. Most sites spread out well along the shoreline, though waterfront spots cluster closer together. Josh D. notes "Vault toilets were CLEAN!" during his April visit. The area offers minimal shade during summer months, and winter conditions can include lake ice, though open water typically remains for fishing.
Water service shuts off during colder months, with RV campers able to fill tanks at the nearby WMA office or Idaho Power facilities. The $10 fee applies even for dry camping in off-season periods. Pets are prohibited at this location, unlike some other campgrounds near Grand View in the reservoir system. Reserve online or arrive early during peak fishing seasons when waterfront sites fill quickly.
Description
Cove Recreation Site, on C.J. Strike Reservoir, is BLM's only improved public camping facility within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA). This site is first come first serve. Facilities at this fee area include potable water, picnic shelters, fire rings, picnic tables, fishing docks, an RV dump station and a small boat ramp. Drinking water is generally available during summer months. Cove is a fee campground: Day Use - $5.00; Camping $15.00/night. A seasonal camp host is often on site during summer months to assist users with information. Fishing is the main attraction at Cove either from shore or from a boat. The water level stays constant, providing good opportunities throughout the year. Trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, bullhead, and sturgeon can all be found in the waters of CJ Strike Reservoir. Campground Rules: Fees must be paid within one hour of arrival to the recreation site or campground. Fees for overnight camping will permit two vehicles per numbered campsite. Additional vehicles will be charged an extra fee per day. Camping is permitted at developed (numbered) sites only. Motorized vehicles must remain on constructed roadways, must park at designated sites only, and may not obstruct traffic flow. Cross-country vehicle travel is not allowed. Vehicles and camping gear may not be left unattended in the recreation site for longer than 24 hours. Quiet hours are established from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. No loud talking, loud music, barking dogs, operation of generators, or other disturbing activities are permitted in the campground during these hours. Campfires are permitted in developed fire grills only. No firewood may be cut or broken from standing live or dead vegetation. Maximum length of stay in the campground is 14 consecutive days. Pets must be kept on a leash within the recreation site, and camping and day use areas must be kept free of pet waste. Firearms, bows and arrows, other weapons, air rifles, paintball equipment, and pistols may not be discharged in the campground or day-use areas. The use of fireworks is prohibited within Cove Recreation Site. Drivers must obey the posted speed limits within the Cove Recreation Site.
Fee Info
Day use: $5 per vehicle. Camping: $15 per campsite/night. 14 day maximum stay limit.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCove at CJ Strike Reservoir is located in Idaho near Grand View
Directions
Cove is located just north of State Highway 78, approximately 8 miles northwest of Bruneau and about 9 miles southeast from Grand View, Idaho.
Coordinates
42.935 N
115.9491667 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/13/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 57 min from Boise, ID
- 1 hr 29 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 48 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 21 min from Idaho Falls, ID
