Can you reserve a site at Hawkins Reservoir Campground?

No. Hawkins Reservoir Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Hawkins Reservoir Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Pocatello Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access

5,145 ft
Elevation

This site is adjacent to the Hawkins Reservoir that has opportunities for fishing and boating.

Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.

Campsites: 10 developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. There are no fees associated with this site.

This site is equipped with 2 vault toilets, 2 parking lots, picnic tables, boat ramp & dock and shelters. Access to BLM and Forest Service OHV trails exist.

Getting there

From Virginia, Idaho, travel west on Hawkins Road for approximately 8 miles to the campground.

42.51167, -112.33155 · 42°30'42.0"N 112°19'53.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	49	58	68	77	87	86	76	61	46	34
Low °F	15	18	26	32	39	46	52	51	42	32	24	17
Precip in	1.8	1.3	1.2	1.2	2.0	1.2	0.6	1.0	1.2	1.1	1.0	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 14 Days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Hawkins Reservoir Campground

Can you reserve a site at Hawkins Reservoir Campground?: No. Hawkins Reservoir Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Hawkins Reservoir Campground?: 14 Days

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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