Quiet enough on a midweek night that a lone camper might relocate to an empty site just to avoid the sprinklers, Juniper Group Campsite sits above Ririe Reservoir on the edge of the Snake River Plain, surrounded by the large junipers that give the park its name. The reservoir is visible from the upper sites, and the trees provide genuine shade across most of the three loops. Roads throughout the campground are paved, and the overall layout is level enough for most rigs, though some sites slope with the natural grade of the land and may require leveling blocks.
Amy B. notes that "sites are paved, bathrooms are a private toilet, shower, sink combo that are super clean," which is a detail that stands out for a county-run facility at this price point. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer run around $30 per night. Loop A is reservable online, while Loops B and C operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Water pressure holds around 60 PSI according to one reviewer, and Verizon users report solid signal, occasionally reaching 5G.
Fishing at the adjacent Blacktail area draws anglers after rainbow trout and perch. The campground also functions as a reasonable staging point for trips toward Idaho Falls, the Grand Tetons, or Jackson, Wyoming. Greg G. describes it as "located just above a lake," with the reservoir accessible from the lower sections of the park. Dogs are welcome, and a grassy area is maintained for them.
One practical note: the sprinkler system runs on a schedule that can affect fire pits and cooking areas. Checking with the camp host before settling on a site can help avoid that issue. The host has consistently drawn positive mentions across reviews for being responsive and approachable. Campers who want a different setup nearby can look at Bonneville County Juniper Campground just to the west, or Mountain River Ranch a few miles north for a different style of stay.
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Map & DirectionsJuniper Group Campsite is located in Idaho near Ririe
Coordinates
43.57965112 N
111.73408067 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/4/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/4/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 28 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 1 hr 11 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 32 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 25 min from Bozeman, MT
