RV camping near Ririe, Idaho provides access to the eastern Idaho region at an elevation of about 5,000 feet in the Upper Snake River Valley. The area experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters, with camping season typically running from April through October. Several campgrounds offer gravel sites that accommodate recreational vehicles of varying sizes.
What to do
Fishing at nearby lakes: Rainbow Lake in Wakeside Lake RV Park offers a catch-and-release pond where visitors can rent poles for $5. As one camper noted, "Catch and release pond and rent poles for $5" while exploring the area.
Golf at scenic courses: The Yellowstone Golf Resort at Aspen Acres RV Park features an 18-hole par-3 course surrounded by aspen trees and farming fields. A visitor described it as "Nestled in an Aspen grove with a 18 hole par 3 course surrounded by rolling hills of farmer's fields."
Riverfront activities: Many campgrounds provide access to the Snake River for water recreation. At Palisades Cabins & RV Park, a camper mentioned you can "Walk to Green River w/boat launch" for easy water access about "25 miles to Jackson Hole or miles to Idaho Falls."
What campers like
Private bathrooms: Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park receives praise for its "Beautiful, clean individual bathrooms like in a house, including tub-showers!" These private facilities offer a homier experience than typical campground restrooms.
Pool and recreation amenities: Teton Valley Resort offers "a heated pool/hottub, laundry, showers" and even hosts "little community bonfires each night" where they "give you little s'more bags," creating memorable camping experiences.
Shade coverage: Multiple campgrounds feature mature trees that provide relief during hot summer months. At Wakeside Lake RV Park, a visitor noted that "The trees in most sites are very mature and great for shade" and recommended avoiding "the first few sites towards the front as they don't have as much shade."
What you should know
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds sit close to highways, affecting the quietness of sites. One camper at Wakeside Lake RV Park observed it's "very close to the hiway but not enough traffic to bother," while another mentioned it's "right next to a very busy and therefore noisy highway. Trucks are blasting by all day and night."
Utility configurations: At certain parks, RV hookups have layout challenges. At Rusty Spur RV Park, a camper noted "the sewer electric water setup which was designed for class c rvs and is too far back for class as. The owner assured us he was planning on fixing the problem this winter."
Shared utilities: Some parks require neighbors to share utility connections. One visitor to Wakeside Lake RV Park explained: "We had to share an electrical juncture box with our neighbors. So there was one 50 amp and one 30 amp on the box... I think maybe that just needs to be specified when booking and offering full hookups."
Tips for camping with families
Limited play options: Several campgrounds lack dedicated children's amenities. A visitor to Sugar City RV Park noted it has a "dog friendly with fenced run area" but mentioned nothing about children's activities, while another campground review stated "kids had no play area, but we hope they will add this."
Lake activities for children: When available, lakes provide natural entertainment for kids. A camper at Wakeside Lake RV Park shared, "My kiddo was entertained enough by the water though so it worked out" even though they "could not find" the playground mentioned on the website.
Noise impacts on families: Train tracks affect some campgrounds. At Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park, a visitor mentioned "super loud railroad tracks, but they give you ear plugs" as a thoughtful solution for noise-sensitive family members.
Tips from RVers
Site orientation: At Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park, RVers should note that "all of the pull-through sites, existing and expansion, are oriented such that every other pair pull through in opposite directions and share utilities, which results in slide-outs only being a few feet apart in most cases."
Concrete pads: Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park offers "concrete pads were level, long, and wide, and the sites were very roomy, with great tables and green grass" making it easier to set up and stabilize RVs compared to the gravel sites common at other parks.
Water access in winter: RVers camping during colder months should prepare for limited water access. One campground visitor noted, "There was no direct water. However, we assume this will be resolved soon" and another mentioned "Water off in most during winter," requiring travelers to fill tanks before arrival.
