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Mormon Reservoir Camping

πŸ“Œ Smokey Mountains πŸ“ 43.280605,-114.801988 β›° 5,056 ft
Mormon Reservoir Camping
Mormon Reservoir is a few miles south of Fairfield, Idaho, surrounded by sagebrush covered hills. I could not find the history of the reservoir but the land around it is managed by the BLM. In the past, a great deal of development was done to promote camping and fishing at Mormon Reservoir. Gravel roads were put in with large camping areas bordered by concrete posts. Two vault style outhouses were built. There is a nice boat ramp and two docks. While the boat ramp is still used, the camping areas are overgrown with sagebrush and are unrecognizable. From my observations, all camping is primitive with only a couple hand made fire rings. It's sad considering the expense involved with all of those concrete posts.

Amenities

Campsites
Primitive.
Water
No.
Restroom
There are two older vault style outhouses and one newer handicap accessible outhouse complete with it's own cement parking spot. It is even painted with the handicap emblem.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
None for miles.
Pets
No restrictions posted.
Picnic Area
Anywhere you like, but there are no tables.
Handicap Access
One outhouse is.
RV Dump Site
No.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
No.
Garbage Services
No.

Recreation

Fishing
I could not find any IFG stocking report which indicated the reservoir is stocked. Native bass, catfish, perch and crappie could be caught.
Boating
Motorized boats are allowed.
Swimming
This is a fishing lake, could you swim? Probably, but there is no designated area.
Recreation
Fishing, fishing and more fishing.
Wildlife
One might think there would only be the occasional coyote, but just a few miles from here I saw three bull elk standing on a hill.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
Free
Reservations
None.
Fees & Res.
None. Free

Getting There

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.