Riverside (Id - Targhee)

Campground · Idaho · 35 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Targhee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

35
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
22
Accessible sites
6,099 ft
Elevation
RIVERSIDE (ID - TARGHEE)

Overview

Riverside Campground is on the banks of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, just 15 miles north of Ashton, Idaho. Beautiful Island Park is nearby, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.

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Recreation

Henry's Fork has great fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular activities on the river.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. Several single family sites are also available, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Gas and groceries are 8 miles away.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the Henry's Fork at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Lodgepole pines provide partial shade and aspens dot the landscape. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife, including moose and deer, is frequently spotted throughout the area.

Nearby Attractions

Island Park has outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATV trails crisscross the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, with boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, boating, water skiing and fishing.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are close enough for a day trip. Both parks offer hiking and fishing in breathtaking natural settings.

The facts

  • 35 bookable sites
  • 58 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 22 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: B, MANAGEMENT SITES, RIVE

Site types

  • 34 Standard Nonelectric
  • 23 Management
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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58 campsites at Riverside (Id - Targhee)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
B002BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8♿
B003BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8♿
B004BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
B005BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8♿
B006BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8♿
B007BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8♿
B008BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8♿
B009BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8♿
B010BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8♿
B011BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
B012BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
B013BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
B014BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
B015BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8♿
XXXMANAGEMENT SITESManagementPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
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A001RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A002RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A003RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A004RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A005RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A007RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8
A008RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8
A009RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8
A010RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A011RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8
A012RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8
A013RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft16
A014RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿
A015RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8
A016RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8
A017RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8
A018RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8
A019RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8
A020RIVEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8
A021RIVEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8
GS1RIVEGroup Standard NonelectricBack In—40 ft40 🐾

Getting there

From Ashton, Idaho, travel north on Highway 20 for 15 miles, take Riverside Campground turnoff, travel 1 mile to the campground entrance.

44.26639, -111.45806 · 44°15'59.0"N 111°27'29.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.82.72.62.42.92.21.11.11.42.12.74.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 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 Riverside (Id - Targhee)

Can you reserve a site at Riverside (Id - Targhee)?
Yes, Riverside (Id - Targhee) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Riverside (Id - Targhee) have?
58 sites in total, of which 35 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Riverside (Id - Targhee)?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Riverside (Id - Targhee)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside (Id - Targhee).
Are campfires allowed at Riverside (Id - Targhee)?
Campfires are allowed at Riverside (Id - Targhee). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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