Calamity

Located at the north end of Palisades Reservoir near Irwin, Idaho, Calamity offers a convenient access point for paddlers and boaters exploring this 25 square-mile reservoir. The facility features a boat ramp and large parking area, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The site sits at 5,700 feet elevation, approximately 55 miles east of Idaho Falls via Highway 26. A campground is available on-site for those planning multi-day trips, with reservations available through Recreation.gov.

Palisades Reservoir is known for excellent boating, water skiing, and paddling opportunities. The calm reservoir waters provide a stark contrast to the Snake River below the dam, making it ideal for recreational paddling and fishing. The reservoir supports populations of cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, and mackinaw trout, attracting anglers as well as boaters. For additional hiking and trail access, the Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, offering opportunities for extended recreation in the area.

For more information or to make campground reservations, contact the facility at 208-270-0150 or 541-351-1182.

Overview
Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing.Recreation
Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as...

Overview
Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing.Recreation
Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are located on-site.

The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley.Facilities
The campground offers several campsites on three loops. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Some sites have a few stairs from the parking spur to the site pad.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a hillside above Palisades Reservoir, affording scenic views from many sites. A mixed forest of lodgepole pine, spruce, fir, aspen and maple trees partially shade the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at nearby Big Elk Campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and views of the surrounding mountains.

Swan Valley and the Snake River offer more great fishing and boating opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.

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