Managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the sites around BLM Land — Burley Field Office, Milner Historic Recreation Area sits along a dammed section of the Snake River in southern Idaho, accessible off Interstate 84. The campground includes several distinct loops, with the Trout Point and Muskrat Bend sections drawing the most mentions from reviewers. Sites are spaced generously, most large enough to accommodate fifth wheels and travel trailers, and the BLM charges $15 per night for overnight camping.
Water access is the defining feature here. Several sites in the Trout Point area sit directly on the river, where the water runs calm enough for paddleboarding and kayaking. The shoreline varies: one section near site 17 has a small launch area suitable for kayaks, while much of the rest is rocky with a steep drop-off. Fish are visibly active, and multiple reviewers mention hearing them jump through the night. Elisabeth G. sums up the sensory mix well: "Frequent pelicans swooping by, giant fish in the water, constant smell of surrounding agriculture." That agricultural smell is a recurring note across reviews and worth factoring into expectations.
Amenities are functional rather than extensive. Vault toilets are consistently described as clean and well-stocked, which is notable for a BLM site. Fire rings, picnic tables, and dumpsters are present, and both Verizon and AT&T users report solid LTE coverage. Shade is limited to nonexistent at some sites, which makes summer camping uncomfortable in direct sun, particularly for tent campers. The Trout Point loop does have some shaded spots, and arriving early on Friday afternoons is advisable since the campground fills by evening in peak season.
One practical note on access: the east entrance passes under a train trestle with only 11 feet of clearance, which rules it out for taller rigs. The campground also sits near a shooting range and, at times, active construction across the river, so noise levels can vary. In December, Emma A. found the site completely empty at 20 degrees, with the Snake River partially frozen, suggesting off-season visits offer solitude but require preparation. The perch point recreation site sits just 0.1 miles northwest for campers who want a nearby alternative with a different layout.
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Map & DirectionsMilner Historic Recreation Area is located in Idaho near Murtaugh
Coordinates
42.524228828125324 N
114.00383282662558 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 7/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageLast on 7/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 1 hr 27 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 19 min from Logan, UT


































