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Blackfoot River
Along the Blackfoot River, there are 5 campgrounds managed by the BLM. From north to south: Trail Creek Bridge, Morgan's Bridge, Graves Creek, Cutthroat Trout and Sagehen Flats are developed and semi-developed campgrounds along the Blackfoot River. Opportunities abound for fishing, camping and non-motorized boating. Waterfowl hunting is permitted outside of the campgrounds in accordance with Idaho laws.
Fishing the Blackfoot River:
The section of the Blackfoot River from Government Dam to Trail Creek Bridge is a distance of 23 river miles. This section of river is floatable in a canoe, kayak, small raft or small drift boat. Put-ins and take-outs are undeveloped. Floating is not recommended below Trail Creek Bridge due to Class IV and above rapids.
The Blackfoot River below Government Dam flows through breath-taking scenery of rolling hills and canyons. Typical summer water flows range from 200 to 800 cubic feet per second (CFS). The river is full of rock gardens and boulders and generally cannot be floated when flows drop below 100 CFS. There are several Class II and a few Class III rapids that require some skill in order to navigate when floating.
RecAreaDirections
From Soda Springs, Idaho, travel approximately 11 miles north on ID 34, and drive all the way to the north side of Blackfoot Reservoir. Turn left on Blackfoot River Road.
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Trail Creek Bridge Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 6 semi-developed sites--- 4 down river and 2 upriver. The upriver sites can accommodate larger groups. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.
Morgans Bridge Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 12 developed sites--- 10 which are accessible by vehicle and 2 which are walk-in only. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.
Cutthroat Trout Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 3 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.
Sage Hen Flats Campground Campground
List of CampsitesThis BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash.
Campsites: 4 semi-developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters.
There are no fees associated with this site.
