Wildlife viewing starts early at Twin Falls County Murtaugh Lake Park. Thomas B. describes waking up to "lots of birds, including red-winged blackbirds, yellow-headed blackbirds, white pelicans and swans," which reflects the lake's draw for waterfowl year-round. The park sits within farmland outside the small town of Murtaugh, Idaho, giving it a rural, low-key character that differs from more developed campgrounds in the region. Tent sites are set in trees along the lakeshore, while RV campers have access to electric and water hookups.
Fees are low. At $5 per night for a tent site, the park collects payment via a cash box or through a camp host. Multiple visitors arrived after dark without reservations and found available sites on weeknights, though spots can fill closer together than expected. The park includes clean vault toilets, a playground, picnic tables, and ADA-accessible facilities, making it a functional stop for a range of campers.
The lake is the main draw. Sunrise views across the water are frequently noted, and the shoreline location makes it a reasonable base for anyone interested in fishing or watching the bird activity that reviewers consistently mention. Campers looking into campgrounds around Murtaugh will find limited options in the immediate area. Those wanting dispersed alternatives on public land can look northeast toward Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed along the Snake River Canyon.
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Map & DirectionsTwin Falls County Murtaugh Lake Park is located in Idaho near Murtaugh
Directions
Located at the West end of the Lake and North of the “Big” side of the Park.
Address
3208-3216 N 4475 E
Murtaugh, ID 83344
Coordinates
42.46277321 N
114.17602736 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 29 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 23 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 1 hr 27 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 1 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 19 min from Logan, UT
