Kelly Island Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Medicine Lodge RMP 1985) · Open Access

5,020 ft
Elevation
Scenic, semi-developed camping in a cottonwood gallery forest along the South Fork of the Snake River with views of the Snake River Range foothills. Excellent trout fishing along with hiking, boating, wildlife viewing and OHV riding opportunities nearby. Approximate use season: Mid-May to mid/late September.

The Kelly Island Campground has no electrical hook-ups and ATV's are not allowed to be ridden in the campground. This site is equipped with a central spicket for water, vault toilets, pull-through sites picnic tables, fire pits/rings, day-use area and seasonal camp hosts.

There are 14 single campsites that are $10.00 per night for a single and $20.00 per night for a double. There is 1 group campsite at this location and it accommodates 30-35 people and 4 Large RV's for $35.00 per night.

The group site is the only site that can be reserved--reservations can be made over the phone by calling the Upper Snake Field Office at 208-524-7500 or in person at 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls Idaho 83401.

Getting there

Approximately 23 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Cross Heise bridge, continue towards Kelly Canyon. After 2.3 miles, continue straight onto gravel road as the paved road veers left to head up Kelly Canyon. Drive one-half mile and turn right at the Kelly Island Campground sign.

43.62555, -111.66028 · 43°37'32.0"N 111°39'37.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in1.50.91.11.52.01.40.50.91.11.31.01.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 5 day

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

Member photos

Common questions about Kelly Island Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kelly Island Campground?
No. Kelly Island Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Kelly Island Campground?
5 day

Camping near Kelly Island Campground

Comments

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.