State Park
Palisades Reservoir
Targhee National Forest · Irwin, ID
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- Address:Irwin, ID
About
Palisades Reservoir is in a scenic valley with forested hillsides rising from the water to the towering snowcapped mountains which form the background. The reservoir has about 70 miles of shoreline and six access roads have been built. Public use facilities include five campgrounds, five picnic areas, and six boat ramps. Two boat clubs have facilities on the reservoir and private cabins have been constructed under permit from the Forest Service. Fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating are all popular activities on the reservoir.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Targhee National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Palisades Reservoir
Trail
Big Elk Creek Trail
Idaho
10.2 mi1,903 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
South Fork Indian Creek Trail
Idaho
9.3 mi1,683 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Spring Run Canyon to Little Sheep Creek
Idaho
4.4 mi1,106 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Bear Creek Hot Springs
Idaho
13.8 mi3,097 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Long Spring Basin
Wyoming
3.6 mi1,594 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Ferry Peak
Wyoming
6.2 mi3,999 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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