Seasonal RV sites near Ammon, Idaho serve travelers exploring the Greater Yellowstone region from elevations between 4,700-5,500 feet. Located in the Snake River Plain, these campgrounds experience hot summer days with temperatures commonly reaching 90°F and cool evenings often dropping into the 50s. Most facilities maintain gravel surfaces with varying degrees of leveling required at older establishments.
What to do
Explore the Snake River: Walk down to Batise Spring from Batiste Springs RV Park where you can cool off in the 52°F water. "I got in! Bob said it was 52° and I believe it! But it made me so much more comfortable afterwards. We saw a real cute family coming back from tubing!" shares Valerie M. about the refreshing spring access.
Visit local outdoor attractions: The Idaho Dunes RV Park provides access to extensive off-road recreation. "Awesome please to take the dirt bike or ATV," notes Miles G. about the 400-foot high dunes available for motorsports enthusiasts.
Fishing opportunities: Try catch-and-release fishing at Wakeside Lake RV Park where poles rent for $5. "There is a lake view that is beautiful," mentions Donna H., who appreciated the accessible shoreline during her stay.
What campers like
Clean, modern facilities: Sugar City RV Park offers contemporary amenities that earn consistent praise. "Very nice 'state of the art' RV Park. Clean showers, nice clothes wash facilities, dog friendly with fenced run area," notes Steve C., highlighting the park's updated infrastructure.
Walking trails: Access to the Snake River pathway system gets positive reviews at Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park. "There is access to a walkway along the Snake river that heads to downtown," writes Patrick J., mentioning this convenient feature.
Spacious sites with shade: Wakeside Lake RV Park provides generous, shaded spots. "The sites are level gravel and full hookups, 30 Amp. Most sites are shaded," according to Ann, while another camper notes "the trees in most sites are very mature and great for shade."
What you should know
Site spacing considerations: Space between RVs varies significantly between parks. At Snake River RV Park & Campground, Rachel C. notes: "the sites did not have much space between them, and we saw several questionable and possibly drunk people walking through the rv park."
Noise factors: Train tracks and highways create noise at several parks. At Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park, one reviewer mentioned "super loud railroad tracks, but they give you ear plugs." Highway noise affects some locations, as Angela S. experienced at Wakeside Lake: "Unfortunately, the park is right next to a very busy and therefore noisy highway. Trucks are blasting by all day and night."
Site surface conditions: Most parks feature gravel or crushed stone surfaces that can become problematic in wet weather. Robert R. observed at Snake River RV Park: "This place is very dusty and it's easy to see no gravel has been laid down for years. It rained the first night I was there, and the roads (and my site) were a muddy mess."
Tips for camping with families
Look for parks with pools: Teton Valley Resort offers family-friendly water features. "Great camping, beautiful resort with comfort, good food and many activities (pool, games)," mentions Nicholas L., highlighting recreation options beyond the campsite.
Check playground availability: Dedicated children's areas aren't universal. Jack Adrian L. noted about Wakeside Lake RV Park: "My only complaint was that their website says there's a playground and I could not find one. My kiddo was entertained enough by the water though so it worked out."
Consider community activities: Some parks organize social gatherings. Amber W. appreciated Teton Valley Resort's efforts: "they have little s'more bags that they give you and do little community bonfires each night."
Tips from RVers
Verify hookup configurations: At Palisades Cabins & RV Park, utility placement can be problematic. One reviewer noted: "the only problem with this park is the sewer electric water setup which was designed for class c rvs and is too far back for class as."
Check electrical service capacity: Amperage options vary between parks. At Wakeside Lake RV Park, one camper encountered challenges: "We had to share an electrical juncture box with our neighbors. So there was one 50 amp and one 30 amp on the box. They had already plugged into the 30 which we needed also."
Consider satellite reception: Coverage for entertainment services differs by location. At Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park, Ray & Terri F. reported: "We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were 13 OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna."
