Is Graves Creek Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Graves Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Graves Creek Campground?

Graves Creek Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Graves Creek Campground have?

Graves Creek Campground has 5 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Graves Creek Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Graves Creek Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Graves Creek Campground?

Graves Creek Campground offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Graves Creek Campground?

Popular activities at Graves Creek Campground include Fishing, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Graves Creek Campground

4.11

20 reviews

4350 Cliffs Drive

Featured in:Fishing Idaho

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5,801 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

5 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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5,801 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

5 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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Graves Creek Campground

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Nearby places

Soda Springs (distance unknown), Pocatello (exact distance unavailable).

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Best Time to Camp at Graves Creek Campground

Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather for making the most of Graves Creek's river recreation — expect daytime highs around 70–85°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s. This is when the Blackfoot is best for drift boats, rafts, and leisurely float trips and when trout fishing is consistently productive. Crowds are moderate (the campground has only five sites), so expect a quieter experience than larger state parks but plan for first-come camping and potential wildfire restrictions late in a Peak months: July, August, September Avoid: December, January, February

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Overview: 'Best season: summer'; highs 70–85°F ideal for river recreation.

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About Graves Creek Campground

Graves Creek Campground sits along the Blackfoot River near Soda Springs, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This very small, five-site campground offers basic amenities in a mid-elevation forest setting where visitors fish for trout and watch wildlife. The location balances remote river access with reasonable proximity to town.

Graves Creek Campground is a small, first-come, first-serve facility with no reservation system and features 5 developed campsites. It caters to basic camping setups rather than advanced accommodations.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather for making the most of Graves Creek's river recreation — expect daytime highs around 70–85°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s. This is when the Blackfoot is best for drift boats, rafts, and leisurely float trips and when trout fishing is consistently productive. Crowds are moderate (the campground has only five sites), so expect a quieter experience than larger state parks but plan for first-come camping and potential wildfire restrictions late in a Peak months: July, August, September Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation5801 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe Blackfoot River flows past the campground, lined with cottonwoods and willows that create a shaded riparian corridor. The surrounding landscape mixes open meadows with forested slopes typical of the northern Rockies. River terraces and gravel bars shape the terrain where the water has carved through the valley over thousands of years. Wildlife frequent the area, including osprey and deer that come to the river's edge.

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Stay Limit

14 Days

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Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Reservation PlatformsReservations are not available for this campground.

Site SizeThe campground features 5 developed sites.

PrivacyPrivacy levels of the campsites are not detailed in the authoritative sources.

Total Campsites5 campsites

Recommended SitesSpecific site recommendations are not provided.

Amenities available

Graves Creek Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is located along the Blackfoot River. It features 5 developed campsites that operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Notably, there is no reservation system and no fees associated with using the site. Key amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, a horseshoe pit, and an undeveloped area for non-motorized boating put-in/take-out. Visitors are urged to adhere to 'Leave No Trace' principles, with pack-in, pack-out policies.

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Things to do at Graves Creek Campground

This site offers a range of outdoor activities centered on its natural setting along the Blackfoot River. Popular activities include fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. A horseshoe pit is also available for recreational use.

Fishing3.5/5

Wildlife viewing3.5/5

Water Sports3.0/5

Non-motorized boating access (undeveloped put-in) supports kayaking on the Blackfoot River.

Signature experiences

Photography3.5/5River, cottonwoods, meadows and wildlife offer varied photo subjects though scale is small.

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4.1

20 reviews

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Graves Creek Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

The campground has an overall sentiment of being a quiet and less-visited destination for camping, with a general rating of 4.0 out of 5 for campground-specific activities. Reviews suggest it is close enough to town for convenience while feeling secluded enough for a peaceful experience.

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"Good place to camp. Not usually too packed. And close enough to town yet far enough away."

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Morgans Bridge Campground sits along the Blackfoot River corridor in southeastern Idaho, managed by the BLM Pocatello Office. This small riverside site offers drive-in and walk-in options for tent and RV camping, with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables spread across a mid-elevation forest setting. Anglers fish the Blackfoot, and visitors appreciate the quiet, though maintenance and seasonal ticks are recurring concerns.

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