McCoy Creek Campground

📌 Palisades Reservoir Area 📍 43.184197,-111.104030 ⛰ 5,674 ft

McCoy Creek Campground sets on a hill on the southeast shore of Palisades Reservoir. It is divided into two sections. One is on a hill without access to the reservoir. This section is very lightly used. The second section is on the reservoir and is used more. The campground sets in a mature forest with heavy undergrowth. There is a small boat launch but if the water level drops even a little, it is useless. McCoy Creek Campground has potential to be a good campground but we found it in a state of disrepair with little use. Info we found on the internet indicated there was a camp host but we didn't see one at the time of our visit. If you want to get away from people this may be a campground to consider.

Amenities

Campsites

There are at least 18 campsites which are in various states of repair. Most have a picnic table and fire pit with attached grate. The road it gravel while some driveways are gravel and some dirt.

Water

Water is available from a hand pump equipped well and the water was clear and cool.

Restroom

There is the usual vault style outhouse available and it was ok, not clean, not dirty.

Electricity

Firewood

You will need to provide your own firewood.

Pets

Pets are allowed but are required to be kept on a leash.

Picnic Area

Handicap Access

The outhouse is handicap accessible but that is the only part of this campground which could be considered handicap accessible.

RV Dump Site

We know of an RV dump station just below Palisades Dam.

Host On-Site

The internet indicates yes, but we didn't see one.

Phone Service

None

Garbage Services

Yes

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available in Palisades Reservoir for cutthroat trout, both native and stocked, Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout may also be caught. You may check the regulations here.

Boating

At the time of our visit, the boat launch was out of the water and boats could not launch.

Swimming

There is no "swimming area" but the lake is available to swim in at your own risk.

Recreation

Camping and fishing are main activities at McCoy Creek Campground.

Wildlife

Deer, elk, moose, black and grizzly bear abound here so use caution with your food and garbage to avoid problems with bear.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Double sites are $20 per day, singles $10 and your extra vehicle is another $5.

Reservations

McCoy Creek Campground is available on a first come first serve basis.

Fees & Res.

McCoy Creek Campground is available on a first come first serve basis. Double sites are $20 per day, singles $10 and your extra vehicle is another $5.

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