Riverside Park

📌 So. Fork of the Snake River Area 📍 43.3403270,-111.2039920 ⛰ 5,408 ft

Riverside Park Recreation Area at Palisades Dam offers a campground with water and electricity, a boat launch, a day-use area and an RV dump station. It is set along the South Fork of the Snake River just below Palisades Dam. This location offers access to fishing in both the river and Palisades Reservoir. The campground offers sites with power and those sites have no shade. Most campsites without power are shaded.

Amenities

Campsites

There are approximately 18 campsites, those without power have a picnic table, fire pit with attached grate and a camp stove. The sites with power do not.

Water

Yes, there is a pressurized system with faucets located throughout the campground.

Restroom

There are a couple vault style outhouses which were clean when we visited.

Electricity

Yes

Firewood

The host has firewood for sale, $6 per bundle.

Pets

Pets must be kept on a leash.

Picnic Area

The day use area offers a large picnic area with a daily fee of $5.

Handicap Access

The outhouses are handicap accessible and I believe one site was also.

RV Dump Site

The RV dump station is free to campers and only $5 for non-campers.

Host On-Site

Yes

Phone Service

There is no pay phone but we had good reception with our ATT cell phones.

Garbage Services

Yes

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available in the South Fork and Palisades Reservoir for various trout and a few other species. Check the regulation for limits and restrictions.

Boating

There is a boat launch just below the dam for access to the river and another at both Calamity Campground and Blowout Campground on the reservoir.

Swimming

I would not recommend swimming in the river as it flows fast and deep.

Recreation

Camping and fishing are the main recreational activities here. In the nearby mountains, there are trails to hike, bike and ride, wildlife to view and photograph, as well as a reservoir to ski on.

Wildlife

Deer, moose, osprey and eagles would be the most common other than small forest animals.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Double sites are $24, singles are $12 and your extra vehicle is another $6 per day.

Reservations

These campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.

Fees & Res.

These campsites are available on a first come first serve basis. Double sites are $24, singles are $12 and your extra vehicle is another $6 per day.

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