Can you reserve a site at Falls Campground?

Yes, Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Falls Campground?

120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Falls Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Falls Campground, Idaho — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Falls Campground is located next to the Snake River in beautiful Swan Valley at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

Idaho Falls, Idaho is just 45 miles west. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Snake and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

The Snake River offers excellent cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, floating, rafting and kayaking. Conant Boat Ramp is nearby and open to the public.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people. Several single sites are also available, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated alongside the Snake River among cottonwood trees, which provide partial shade. Grassy meadows and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Wildlife is plentiful in the river bottom. Eagles, osprey, moose and deer are frequently spotted.

Fall Creek Falls is less than 1/4 mile from the campground. This scenic cascade drops 60 feet over a travertine outcropping on the river's edge. It is visible from some parts of the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.

Nearby Attractions

Palisades Reservoir is less than 20 miles from Falls Campground, with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The Fall Creek area has many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
25 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 120 ft
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: Group, SNG/DBL

Site types

23 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at Falls Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
GS-1	Group	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	150
001	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
002	SNG/DBL	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
003	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	16
004	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
005	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
006	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	120 ft	16
007	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	16
008	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
009	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8
010	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
011	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
012	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
013	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
014	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
015	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	16
016	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	100 ft	16
017	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
018	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	8
019	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
020	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
021	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
022	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
023	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
024	SNG/DBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8

Getting there

From Idaho Falls, travel 45 miles east on Highway 26. Turn off right before the Snake River Bridge and continue 3.5 miles on a gravel road to the campground.

43.43250, -111.36250 · 43°25'57.0"N 111°21'45.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	35	45	56	66	75	85	84	75	59	43	32
Low °F	11	14	22	27	35	41	46	44	37	29	20	12
Precip in	1.9	1.3	1.5	1.9	2.5	2.1	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Falls Campground

Can you reserve a site at Falls Campground?: Yes, Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Falls Campground have?: 25 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Falls Campground?: 120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Falls Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Falls Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Falls Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$12/Night for single unit, $24/Night for double unit, $6/Night for extra vehicle. Group Site: $50/Night up to 35 people, $1/person thereafter.

Restrictions:

No ATVs or ORVs allowed at campsites, an established parking area is available. All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles must be parked in developed areas only.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Falls Campground

Calamity 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Elk 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mike Harris 17 mi · Campground · we watch it
Table Rock 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trail Creek 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Fork of the Snake River: Conant Boat Access 2.2 mi · Facility
South Fork of the Snake River - Conant 3.9 mi · Activity pass
Palisades Creek Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
Riverside Park Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Pine Creek Campground 12.5 mi · Campground
Wolf Flats Recreation Area 16.8 mi · Facility
Blowout Campground 17.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 208-270-0150 OR 541-351-1182
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-01.

Falls Campground