USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Riverside (Id - Targhee)
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 58
- Hookups
- 35 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 20
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,109 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- RIVERSIDE CG LOOP B (NFSR 20304-B) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Address
- TARGHEE, ID
- Phone
- 208-558-7658 OR 208-270-0094
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
35 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Riverside Campground is on the banks of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, just 15 miles north of Ashton, Idaho. Beautiful Island Park is nearby, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local trails.
Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
Recreation
Henry's Fork has great fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular activities on the river.
Facilities
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. Several single family sites are also available, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill.
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Gas and groceries are 8 miles away.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along the Henry's Fork at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Lodgepole pines provide partial shade and aspens dot the landscape. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife, including moose and deer, is frequently spotted throughout the area.
Nearby Attractions
Island Park has outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATV trails crisscross the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, with boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, boating, water skiing and fishing.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are close enough for a day trip. Both parks offer hiking and fishing in breathtaking natural settings.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 10° | -16° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 14° | -13° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 7° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 25° | 1° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 33° | 25° | 70° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 54° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 53° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 45° | 34° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 32° | 13° | 71° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 21° | -5° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 10° | -4° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Buttermilk · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 56 sites
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