Fishing and kayaking draw campers to Spring Valley Reservoir, where docks sit directly on the water and a fish cleaning station makes it easy to process the day's catch. A short loop trail circles the reservoir, and multiple reviewers noted waterfowl and raptors along the route, including Great Blue Herons and eagles. Sites range from open spots near the lake to a handful tucked back into the trees closer to the trailhead, which tend to catch significantly less wind than the exposed lakeside and RV positions.
The campground runs busy, particularly with families, and noise can carry late into the evening on weekends. Wind is a recurring theme in reviews, strong enough at times to make maintaining a campfire difficult on the open sites. Cleanliness varies by season: conditions are generally good through early summer but can decline by mid-August as trash accumulates. Campers who prefer shade and calmer conditions consistently point to the tree-line sites near the trailhead as the better choice.
Amenities are more complete than most campgrounds in the region. Electric and water hookups serve RV sites, and the grounds include a large pavilion suited to group gatherings, along with picnic tables, firewood, and drinking water. "Everything but the outhouses was clean," notes Ember W., a fair summary of what most visitors report. Reservations are available, and pets are permitted. Campers exploring places to camp around Troy or nearby options like Troy RV Park will find Spring Valley Reservoir well-suited to anglers, paddlers, and families who want direct water access with basic infrastructure in place.
Description
Hwy. 8 east of Troy, ID Half-mile long reservoir for fishing & swimming provides several primitive campsites. Fire pits available at most campsites. Pets on leash.
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Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Map & DirectionsSpring Valley Reservoir is located in Idaho near Troy
Coordinates
46.78786154 N
116.75578397 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/1/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/1/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 54 min from Lewiston, ID
- 1 hr 51 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 53 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 41 min from Walla Walla, WA
