Pipeline Campground
American Falls, Idaho
Camp
5 campsites on the Snake River near American Falls Reservoir. Fishing for trophy brown and rainbow trout. More than 30 species of migratory shorebirds rest at the reservoir. From the campground, you can also see bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and Thayer gulls in winter or pelicans, cormorants and terns in the summer.
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- 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 American Falls, Idaho
- Head east on Van Buren St toward Fort Hall Ave (184 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Fort Hall Ave (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto I-86BL W/Lincoln StContinue to follow I-86BL W(2.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Neeley Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Pipeline RdDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
From American Falls, go 3 miles west off Neeley Road.
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