Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir - BLM, near Grand View, Idaho, is a solid spot for those who love water sports and outdoor adventures. With campsites right by the water, it’s perfect for fishing, kayaking, or just soaking up the sun.

The campground offers essential amenities like picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire at night. Visitors have noted that while the sites are close together, the views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains are worth it. One camper mentioned, “Great camp ground for water sports. All sites near the water.”

If you’re up for some hiking, there are trails nearby, though some have reported a bit of litter along the way. Pets are welcome here, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, just keep them leashed. 

Whether you’re looking to cast a line or just relax by the water, Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir has a laid-back vibe that makes it a great choice for a weekend escape. Just remember to check the lake conditions if you’re planning to visit in winter, as it can freeze over.

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.

Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir - BLM

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The Cove Campground is similar, except it is on the west end of The Narrows, a favorite place for fishermen. There are RV camping sites as well as Tent sites. Each site has an firepit and picnic table. Pets are permitted but must be on a leash. We even put our pets in our kayaks when we went out fishing. Make sure you call the BLM for lake conditions, especially if camping during the winter months. The lake can freeze over during the winter. We went in January, but we still had water to fish on. There are outhouses there for camping use.

The next best thing at CJ Strike to the Cottonwood Campground

We camped at the Idaho Power campground- the bugs were horrible-apparently they do not spray. No hookups. We were not impressed. Cost an extra $10.00 to reserve a spot on line.

Idaho Power Campground 

This was a nice campground but was $10 even to dry camp in the off season and crowded. Did not have hook up either or ilI would have given a higher rating. This campground does offer awesome hiking, but there was a lot of garbage on trails. 

Really nice

Great camp ground for water sports.  All sites near the water.  Not much shade in the heat of the summer and the campsites are fairly close together.

Right on the reservoir

We had a great weekend camping at Cove. Most sites are spaced out well, there are some on the water that are closer together. Most sites have a shelter over the picnic table. Vault toilets were CLEAN! Being mid-April, water in the camp ground was not turned on yet. 

RVs can fill water and dump at the WMA office about 10 minutes away, or the Idaho Power Campground. 

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