Kelly Island Campground - Camp near Ririe, Idaho
18299 E 143 N, Ririe, ID 83443, USA,Ririe,Idaho
43.623900756, -111.662799155
5.6 miles E of Ririe, Idaho
Address: 18299 E 143 N, Ririe, ID 83443, USA
GPS: 43°37'26.0"N 111°39'46.1"W
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State: Idaho

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This is a BLM campground with 14 campsites for RVs or tents and 1 group campsite.

Daily Rates $5-20
Showers No
Bathrooms Vault Toilets
Pets Welcome
Open May-September

 

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Ririe, Idaho

  1. Head east on Smith St toward 1st E St (0.3 mi)
  2. Continue onto Archer Rd (1.6 mi)
  3. Turn right onto E 200 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.9 mi)
  4. Slight right onto Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.2 mi)
  5. Continue straight onto N 4800 E/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop
    Continue to follow Heise Rd/Poplar Loop
    (2.9 mi)
  6. Slight left onto E 100 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (187 ft)
  7. Slight left onto N 5050 E (0.4 mi)
  8. Turn right onto E Heise Rd (2.3 mi)
  9. Turn right to stay on E Heise Rd (0.4 mi)
  10. Turn right
    Destination will be on the left
    (0.2 mi)
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endovereric

8/15/16 4:26 pm
Looks like that's been updated now.
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wolffarmer

3/15/16 7:44 pm
The description above is for a state park in Ohio as is the link for info. The Google Maps link does go to the correct location. I have not been to this camp ground but have been in the area a few times. On the Snake River. Might have to look it up this summer.
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