Falls Campground
Victor, Idaho
| Address: | Falls Campground, Targhee Trail, Victor, ID 83455, USA |
| GPS: |
43°25'57.0"N 111°21'45.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arkansas |
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Falls Campground is located next to the Snake River near beautiful Swan Valley, only 45 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mixed growth cottonwood trees provide partial shade, and grassy meadows with summer wildflowers dot the area. Wildlife is plentiful in the river bottom; eagles, osprey, moose, and deer are frequently spotted. Fall Creek Falls is about 1/4 mile from the campground. The Snake River offers excellent trout fishing, canoeing, rafting, and kayaking. Spring Creek and Conant Boat Ramps, open to the public, are nearby. Palisades Reservoir is less than 20 miles from Falls Campground, with great boating, waterskiing, canoeing, fishing, and swimming.
More Information
Caribou-Targhee National Forest : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/recreation
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Victor, Idaho
- Head south on N Main St toward E Center St (26 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto ID-31 W/W Center StContinue to follow ID-31 W(20.9 mi)
- Turn right onto US-26 W (3.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NF-058 (2.2 mi)
- Continue onto Forest Rd 076 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 073Destination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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