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Campsites
The campsites are primitive with four or five sites. The only "improvements" are handmade stone fire rings and an older but still decent vault style outhouse.
Water
There is no potable water at Tripod Reservoir Campground.
Restroom
One vault style outhouse. It was stocked and clean when we came but I would recommend you bring your own toilet paper just in case.
Firewood
Gather your own.
Pets
I saw nothing about pets at this campground.
Picnic Area
Many people come to Tripod Reservoir to fish for the day but there is no "picnic area".
Handicap Access
No!
RV Dump Site
No.
Host On-Site
No host.
Phone Service
No phone service at Tripod Reservoir Campground but there is a pay phone at Smiths Ferry.
Garbage Services
No garbage, pack it out with you.
Fishing
Tripod Reservoir is stocked with trout on a regular basis. I caught more fish from the creek than the reservoir but watch for bull trout there. Check out the fishing regulations.
Boating
No boating.
Swimming
I am sure campers do a little swimming. However, this is a fishing lake so be considerate of the fishermen.
Recreation
Camping and fishing are the primary activities here.
Wildlife
Deer would be common here. Take care with your food and garbage as bear live in this area.
Fee Schedule
Camping is free here.
Reservations
No reservations offered.
Fees & Res.
No reservations offered. Camping is free here.
Tripod Reservoir Campground
π N. Payette River Area
π 44.2900100,-116.0994000
β° 5,006 ft
Tripod Reservoir is a beautiful small lake in the hills west of Smith Ferry, Idaho. The road traveling to the reservoir is quite rough, and when you enter the lake area, there is a turn around area 100 yards from the lake. No vehicles are allowed at the lake itself, but there is adequate parking with a 300 feet walking path leading to the lake. The area is heavily forested with full shade available and a few primitive camping sites for the tent camper. This lake was so pretty I thought it looked like something out of the movies.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Hwy 55 at Smiths Ferry, turn west on Forest Rd 644 to Dry Buck/Sage Hen. One mile up Forest Rd 644 there is a turn off to the left with a small sign indicating Tripod Reservoir. There will be an intersection .3 to .4 miles in. Turn right and the gate is only .1 to .2 miles further. Sorry if this is not the best directions, just remember the lake is only about one half mile off Rd 644 so you can't get too lost.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.