Wolf Flats Recreation Area
Ririe, Idaho
| Address: | Burns Creek Rd, Ririe, ID 83443, USA |
| GPS: |
43°35'55.7"N 111°36'38.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
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Wolf Flats is a completely free, dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some areas are large enough to accommodate groups of 50 people.
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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 Ririe, Idaho
- Head east on Smith St toward 1st E St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Archer Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto E 200 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.9 mi)
- Slight right onto Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight onto N 4800 E/Heise Rd/Poplar LoopContinue to follow Heise Rd/Poplar Loop(2.9 mi)
- Slight left onto E 100 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (187 ft)
- Slight left onto N 5050 E (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Heise Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on E Heise Rd (4.6 mi)
40 minutes east of Idaho Falls; 6 miles past Heise Hot Springs off the Snake River Road.
Other Arenas Nearby
South Park
Ririe, Idaho
1.1 miles WRock Climb near Ririe, Idaho
Rock Climb 0.3 mi
Pointless Crag
Ririe, Idaho
1.6 miles WA BLM sport climbing crag in the South Fork area near Ririe — short routes with suspect rock, fixed anchor biners for lowering (not yours to take), and a dedicated parking area 2.7 miles up South Fork Road.
Rock Climb 2.7 mi
Sidewinder Trail
Ririe, Idaho
2.0 miles WA south-facing singletrack above the Snake River near Ririe that dries out earlier and later than any other Kelly Canyon trail — tight switchbacks on the way up reward you with a fast, flowing descent.
Mountain Bike 1.8 mi
Crystal Cruise
Ririe, Idaho
2.0 miles NA climb along the Crystal Cruise Nordic Trail to Kelly Canyon ski resort — best used as a connector from Sidewinder into the Kelly Canyon trail system.
Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Stinking Springs
Ririe, Idaho
2.0 miles WAn ATV and dirt bike trail that doubles as a mountain bike gem — progressively bermed switchbacks, rock rolls, and gardens lead to connections with Kelly Canyon and the broader Big Hole range.
Hike, Mountain Bike 4.3 mi
Leaning Fir #169
Ririe, Idaho
2.2 miles NEMountain Bike near Ririe, Idaho
Mountain Bike
Kelly Canyon/Table Rock
Ririe, Idaho
2.4 miles NETwisty, root-and-rock singletrack near Ririe with enough challenge on the climb and enough air on the descent to keep things interesting.
Mountain Bike
Table Rock Campground
Ririe, Idaho
2.4 miles NEA campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest — part of a 3-million-acre stretch from Montana to the Utah and Wyoming borders — with access to the Curlew National Grassland.
Camp
Lower Hawley Gulch Trail
Ririe, Idaho
2.5 miles NEA mostly flat intermediate singletrack through forest and fields in Ririe, Idaho — expect fallen logs, small ponds, rocky stretches, and creek crossings before connecting to a shared ATV doubletrack.
Mountain Bike
Poison Flats
Ririe, Idaho
2.5 miles NHike near Ririe, Idaho
Hike 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
2.7 miles NA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
3.1 miles NWA BLM campground with 14 family sites and 1 group site for RVs or tents, open May through September — vault toilets, pets welcome, and rates from $5–$20 per night.
Camp 1.1 mi
Hidden Vista / Pine Loop
Ririe, Idaho
3.2 miles NA short singletrack trail to a canyon overlook with Snake River views — then a detour east for fun climbs, turns, rocks, and jumps on the way back to the Buckskin Morgan parking lot.
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.7 mi
Buckskin Morgan Ridge
Ririe, Idaho
3.2 miles NA punchy climb to Buckskin Morgan Ridge pays off with twisty singletrack descents through roots, loose rock, and rolling hills above the Snake River Plain.
Hike, Mountain Bike 5.7-8.1 mi
Space Cruz
Ririe, Idaho
3.2 miles NFlowy singletrack connecting to ATV trails with great berms, small jumps, and a thistle patch best attacked at speed — just watch out for cows at the junctions.
Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike 1.6 mi
Skyline
Ririe, Idaho
3.3 miles NWA punchy singletrack climb out of Little Kelly Canyon with great ridge vistas, narrow traverse, and a fast, loose downhill — a mix of singletrack and old motorized trail near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike
Kelly Canyon
Ririe, Idaho
3.4 miles NA switchback climb up Kelly Mountain with two brief red-line efforts, the infamous Shale Chute descent, and possible company from motorcycles or cows — a short, decent ride.
Mountain Bike
Paramount Wall / Blanche Rock
Ririe, Idaho
3.5 miles NWA sport climbing wall above the road near Ririe with great exposure, afternoon shade, and well-loved 5.9–5.10 lines — most routes work with a 50-meter rope, established by Chuck Oddette and crew.
Camp, Horseback, Rock Climb
Wolverine Creek Trail
Ririe, Idaho
3.7 miles EWolverine Creek Trail is an easygoing doubletrack ride in the Kelly Canyon network above the South Fork of the Snake near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike 11.9 mi
Waterfall Loop
Ririe, Idaho
3.9 miles NA mix of singletrack, forest road, and doubletrack near Kelly Canyon Ski Area in Idaho with about 1,400 feet of elevation change — GPS or a printed map is essential since signage is sparse.
Mountain Bike
Nearby Campsites
Table Rock Campground
Ririe, Idaho
2.4 miles NEA campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest — part of a 3-million-acre stretch from Montana to the Utah and Wyoming borders — with access to the Curlew National Grassland.
Camp
Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
3.1 miles NWA BLM campground with 14 family sites and 1 group site for RVs or tents, open May through September — vault toilets, pets welcome, and rates from $5–$20 per night.
Camp
Paramount Wall / Blanche Rock
Ririe, Idaho
3.5 miles NWA sport climbing wall above the road near Ririe with great exposure, afternoon shade, and well-loved 5.9–5.10 lines — most routes work with a 50-meter rope, established by Chuck Oddette and crew.
Camp, Horseback, Rock Climb
Big Hole Dispersed Campsites
Ririe, Idaho
5.1 miles NA network of dispersed campsites with fire rings in the Big Hole mountains above Kelly Canyon — first come, first served, no reservations, and Leave No Trace principles are essential.
Camp 0.5-3.5 mi
Webster's Dam
Ririe, Idaho
6.8 miles NAn abandoned dam in Moody Creek canyon where sediment split the stream into two beautiful 15-foot waterfalls — stunning in spring runoff and blazing with fall colors.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Moody Meadows
Driggs, Idaho
9.2 miles NEGood place for kids, they can ride bikes in the meadow, play in the stream, and camping is off of the road. Hiking, motorbiking, and horseback riding trails are abundant in the area.
Camp
Twin Bridges Park
Rexburg, Idaho
9.3 miles NWA 27-acre Snake River park between two bridges near Rexburg with shaded campsites, fire pits, pavilions, a playground, and BLM ground for hiking and hunting on three sides.
Camp, Canoe
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
16.0 miles SEA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
16.2 miles NWSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
Falls Campground
Victor, Idaho
17.0 miles SEA Snake River campground near Swan Valley with cottonwood shade, abundant wildlife — eagles, osprey, moose, and deer — and Fall Creek Falls just a quarter mile away; Palisades Reservoir is 20 miles out.
Camp 0.2-0.5 mi
Eagle Park
Rexburg, Idaho
18.8 miles NWA cottonwood forest park inside Rexburg city limits with campsites, fishing, a dog park, mountain biking on easy and moderate loops, and rock-throwing by the river.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled
Pine Creek Campground
Victor, Idaho
20.3 miles EThe Pine Creek Campground has 10 single units and has restrooms.
Camp
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
21.5 miles NWA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim 0.8-1.3 mi
Warm Slough Campground
Rexburg, Idaho
22.7 miles NWA popular river campground with two boat ramps and an easy, slow-moving inner tube float — the take-out is 1,000 feet from the put-in, making multiple runs a breeze.
Airsoft, Camp, Canoe 0.6-2.0 mi
North Menan Butte ('R' Mountain)
Menan, Idaho
22.9 miles NWA volcanic butte locals call R Mountain, with a paved trailhead, chain handrails near the top, informational signs at the rim, and views of Rexburg and the Snake River.
Camp, Cave, Hike 2.8-4.1 mi
Palisades Creek Trail / Lakes and Waterfall Canyon
Irwin, Idaho
24.3 miles SESpectacular mountain views, two landslide-formed alpine lakes, and mountain goat sightings — all within a 4-to-6-mile hike in the Swan Valley wilderness.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Mike Harris Campground
Victor, Idaho
27.3 miles EA scenic mountain campground at 6,200 feet along Teton Pass just 5 miles from Victor, Idaho — a peaceful base for fishing, trail exploring, and sightseeing in the Teton region.
Camp
Calamity Campground
Irwin, Idaho
27.4 miles SEA wooded Palisades Reservoir campground 55 miles east of Idaho Falls with clean blue water for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing — plus miles of ATV routes.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 6.6-6.8 mi
Bear Creek Hot Springs
Irwin, Idaho
29.3 miles SETrek ~13 miles up a creek canyon near Palisades Reservoir to a secluded natural hot spring — gentle most of the way, with one rewarding final climb.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Hot Springs, Mountain Bike
Darby Canyon Camping
Alta, Wyoming
29.9 miles EDispersed campsites with fire lays in scenic Darby Canyon — no official campground, just established spots in Wyoming wilderness. Leave No Trace and use existing rings only.
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