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Spillway Campground

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Reaching Spillway Campground requires navigating a steep dirt road off Highway 20 toward the Fall Creek Recreation Area, and reviewers note the descent is demanding enough that four-wheel drive is advisable for travel trailers. The campground has three sites, each with a picnic table and fire pit, plus a pit toilet. No potable water is available on-site. Pets are not permitted. Sites sit near the lake with open sightlines toward the water, and the boat ramp across the dam makes this a practical base for boating. Tent campers may find the layout less accommodating, as sites are vehicle-oriented. Tailwaters Campground, roughly a third of a mile west, is worth checking for those wanting an alternative, and campgrounds near Mountain Home provide additional options for the broader area.

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Map & DirectionsSpillway Campground is located in Idaho near Mountain Home

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Directions

From Mountain Home, Idaho travel northeast 21 miles along State Highway 20 to the Forest Service road 134 turnoff.__Take the Forest Service road 134 north approximately 6 miles to the Anderson Ranch Dam and Spillway Campground is a stone's throw from the Dam.

Coordinates

43.35724 N
115.44747 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 12 min from Boise, ID
1 hr 47 min from Twin Falls, ID
3 hrs 6 min from Pocatello, ID
3 hrs 11 min from Idaho Falls, ID

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Guests commonly noted the scenic lakeside location and peaceful, secluded setting. Basic facilities include pit toilets and picnic tables, but no water hookups are available.

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DS K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2024

Anderson ranch reservoir free camping

3 sites with tables and a pit toilet. Beautiful secluded spot mostly to ourselves

Month of VisitJune

Amy S.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Right on the reservoir

This is not my ideal place to camp. No where to tent camp but there is camper and RV camping in what I would describe as "parking lot style". That said, if your goal is accessing the water, the boat ramp is right across the dam and this is a glorious place for boating.

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Rita H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2020

Beautiful views

On a whim I drove down the road toward Fall Creek Recreation Area off of Highway 20. After the paved road turned to dirt road I took a chance and kept going. I went down the steepest dirt road I’ve ever traveled with my travel trailer. Just before the road crosses the dam to the right is an old sign that says Spillway Campground. The best site was occupied. It was nestled in the trees. The 2nd site I chose was wonderful. I had a great view of the lake. Many people continued on down an even steeper road to the boat launch campsites. It was a very beautiful and quiet spot. Well worth the trip down. 4 wheel drive Max worked amazing as I traveled up and out the next morning. There was a pit toilet. A picnic table and some fire pits. No water.