South Tourist Park Campground
City Park
Write a Review 2800 S. Yellowstone Hwy Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-612-8479 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.4733, -112.0529
Overview of South Tourist Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $18
Reported by WithLoveMelissa on 9/18/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Gatorcq on 5/1/2021
Number of Sites 16
Pad Type asphalt
Open Seasonally April - Oct.
Elevation 4,658 ft / 1,419 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of South Tourist Park Campground 16 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/24/2023
“Just an Overnighter”
Reviewed 9/18/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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We had a range of spots to choose from. It was self pay with a little envelope and drop box. The site we chose was level right by the water so we had a nice view outside our door. No hookups. Our major problem was it seemed to be a hangout spot for people. It was so quiet during the day, but they came out of the woodwork at night and ... more
We had a range of spots to choose from. It was self pay with a little envelope and drop box. The site we chose was level right by the water so we had a nice view outside our door. No hookups.
Our major problem was it seemed to be a hangout spot for people. It was so quiet during the day, but they came out of the woodwork at night and we could hear them congregating. Loud cars, lots of talking. Felt a little sketchy.
There were some campers that had looked like they were there for a while even though there was a stay limit.
We did not use the bathrooms, so I can't say what condition they were in.
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“Nice And Inexpensive Stop On The Snake River”
Reviewed 7/15/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 4 |
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Stayed here 7/13/23. First come first served with a pay box. $18.00 overnight. Water and sewer available at the dump station. We got a nice spot right on the river. Grassy areas are green and well maintained. Cell signal was good. Any size rig could be accommodated. Small park, sells out fast.
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Lcoop would stay here again
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“Good for overnight”
Reviewed 6/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Arrive early and get a spot on the river. The restrooms were good and the host was very nice. Dump and water available. Dry camping.
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Doug would stay here again
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“Nice Park, Not Quiet”
Reviewed 5/11/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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This is a very easy stop over and Idaho Falls offers a bit of everything. The park has very well kept grassy areas, pretty level sites, and a long, clean dump station with separate potable and flush water spigots. We stayed for two nights and probably would have stayed a third to check out more of the area if our schedule had allowed. ... more
This is a very easy stop over and Idaho Falls offers a bit of everything. The park has very well kept grassy areas, pretty level sites, and a long, clean dump station with separate potable and flush water spigots. We stayed for two nights and probably would have stayed a third to check out more of the area if our schedule had allowed.
However, campers beware. There are some negatives. It is close to an active train track and the 6:15 am train was on time. There weren’t too many running, but be prepared for some noise. The proximity to the road did allow for some road noise, but not too bad. The worst noise came from the generator running all night by a neighbor, who appears to be one of several who are here full time. There weee also more than one occasion that one of these folks confused the loops for a race track, so please keep an eye out if you have children or pets. The bathrooms are dated, but served the purpose.
I don’t want to make it sound all bad because we did enjoy the park and being right on a 10-mile river walk multi-use path. You just need to keep your expectations realistic if you choose to stay here. We would potentially stay again if passing back through the area, just with good earplugs.
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HardAleeAdventures would stay here again
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“Super Good Campground Host, Lovely Sites”
Reviewed 9/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
Overall Rating
I drove right past the Campground Host because I was looking at the excellent Site 4 right across from the restrooms and on the river. The drop box for your site fee is right in front of her rig and sign saying campground host…I was tired and drove on to the tent area sort of in the back 40. She actually drove over to me to invite me... more
I drove right past the Campground Host because I was looking at the excellent Site 4 right across from the restrooms and on the river. The drop box for your site fee is right in front of her rig and sign saying campground host…I was tired and drove on to the tent area sort of in the back 40. She actually drove over to me to invite me to Site 4 since I was traveling alone and some of the people in the back area were kind of sketchy…and a lot of people just traverse through on foot looking to bum or steal.
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hackettmorgan would stay here again
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“Checked it out”
Reviewed 6/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We drove thru to make sure we could get our big rig in. Can’t. Trees would scratch it up right as you pull in. Disappointed as it is a beautiful place to camp.
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“Peaceful and quiet”
Reviewed 5/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 17' |
Overall Rating
Ducks and geese come out of water often. Easy in. Some back in sites. Water and dump very easy to access. I arrived on a Sunday morning and it was pretty full but most were leaving by the afternoon. I still got a site on the water. #4. Day use people, I saw one boat launched from here. I am in a Safari Trek 24’ class A now..
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Crewsagain would stay here again
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“On the River”
Reviewed 10/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
South Tourist Park is located along the Snake River on the southwest side of Idaho Falls. It is a lovely park with green grass and large paved campsites. There are a few back-in sites, but most are pull-through wide spots off the campground road. It is well laid out so it seems to work for most of the sites and ours was perfectly le... more
South Tourist Park is located along the Snake River on the southwest side of Idaho Falls. It is a lovely park with green grass and large paved campsites. There are a few back-in sites, but most are pull-through wide spots off the campground road. It is well laid out so it seems to work for most of the sites and ours was perfectly level. We stayed in site 8 which is about 10 feet from the riverbank. The river is calm and makes for a nice paddle upriver to the falls. There is a boat ramp in the park and a few sites are right on the river and would allow a camper to launch a kayak or canoe from their campsite. The dump station is well-designed and has rinse as well as potable water. Another plus is that a paved bike trail runs through the campground. The trail leads back to downtown Idaho Falls following along the river.
There are a few downsides to South Tourist Park. The park is located in an industrial section of town and is bordered by a pre-cast concrete plant and an aggregate yard. You will hear backup alarms and heavy equipment throughout the early morning hours and remainder of the day. There are also railroad tracks nearby so you will get train horns at all hours. As previous reviews mention, there does appear to be a number of campers simply living in the park despite the 14-day limit. Our experience during the week was that they were largely quiet except for the barking dogs. The long-term visitors were clustered around the bathhouse and there were few available sites in that area. If you keep following the park road along the river, it crosses the bike path and there is a "loop" with a number of sites suitable for large rigs. That area was never full during our stay.
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Beerboy would stay here again
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“Sweet stopover”
Reviewed 7/19/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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I needed a place to camp near Idaho Falls, so I had to take my car to the mechanic in the morning. This place was perfect. Site number six was right against the water, and I was able to take my paddleboard out on the snake river. Super placid and peaceful. The two big downsides are: quite noisy with road traffic, lights that stay o... more
I needed a place to camp near Idaho Falls, so I had to take my car to the mechanic in the morning. This place was perfect. Site number six was right against the water, and I was able to take my paddleboard out on the snake river. Super placid and peaceful.
The two big downsides are: quite noisy with road traffic, lights that stay on overnight, and no water spigot (we refilled in the bathroom sink which was a little inconvenient).
Overall, though, I’m grateful to have found a decent spot in the city.
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Gretchen would stay here again
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“Nice - Safe”
Reviewed 5/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We camped here in a 40Ft.
Dump and Water available. Dry Camping
Nice sites
Camp Host on Site
The only downside is:
Fire rings are not kept clean, nor are the BBq grilles.
So I do not know what the Camp Host does, except for sleeping here at night and gone during the day.
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Gatorcq would stay here again
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“Closed for the season ”
Reviewed 11/20/2018
Overall Rating
Greeted with a locked gate on 11/20/18
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“Closed ”
noted 10/31/2020
Well that didn’t work out well. Closed for the winter. Sure looks like a good location close to Idaho Falls which we were excited to explore. I sure wish there was a way to know ahead of time that these places are closed, especially when arriving very late in the day.
EDIT: fairly new to this app so I realized afterwards I could have checked the website directly from the link where it did list this campground as closed for winter.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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