Fishing, walking, and paddling draw campers to South Tourist Park Campground, a municipal site set directly along the Snake River in Idaho Falls. A paved trail runs from the campground along the river toward the downtown Riverwalk area, and a small boat launch gives paddlers direct water access. Several sites sit right at the river's edge, though those fill quickly. Anglers regularly work the shoreline, and the open riverfront setting provides unobstructed views across the water.
The campground runs basic but functional. Amenities include flush toilets, potable water fill stations, picnic tables, fire pits, a dump station, and a camp host on site. Lisa notes the "basic flush toilets were clean," a detail multiple reviewers have echoed across several years. Some sites have good shade coverage. The grounds stay reasonably clean, though as an open city park, the area sees occasional drive-through traffic and, per some visitors, transient activity after dark.
Noise is worth factoring into any stay here. Train tracks run nearby, and reviewers consistently report loud whistles at least twice per night. Highway traffic adds a steady background hum. Pricing has shifted over time, with recent visitors reporting rates as high as $40 per night, well above the listed base rate, so confirming current pricing before arrival is worthwhile. AT&T users have reported LTE coverage with two to three bars. Nearby alternatives include Southeast Tourist Campground/RV and Sunnyside Acres Park and Campground for campers weighing campsites near Idaho Falls.
The Snake River access and the trail connection to town make this a workable overnight stop for anyone passing through the region.
Description
Dry Camping - no hookups - first come first served
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Map & DirectionsSouth Tourist Park Campground is located in Idaho near Idaho Falls
Address
2800 S Yellowstone
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Coordinates
43.47376011 N
112.05232018 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 8/1/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 8/1/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- from Idaho Falls, ID
- 42 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 2 min from Logan, UT
- 2 hrs 10 min from Twin Falls, ID













