Blacktail Day Use Area is a day-use site at the southern end of Ririe Reservoir, east of Idaho Falls.
Plan your visit
Blacktail Park, Ririe Reservoir, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
- Admission
- $5/vehicle weekdays; $10 weekends and holidays. Picnic shelters $50/day by reservation; passes are available
- Hours
- Normal parking hours: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. County closures can override these hours; confirm current gate and launch status at 208-538-7285
- Parking
- Vehicle access is subject to gate conditions and the day-use fee
- Restrooms
- Vault toilets; no potable water
- Access
- Detailed accessible routes and dock access are not confirmed; call about your needs
- Setting
- Outdoor · All Ages · Weather and reservoir levels affect access
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🏖️ Shoreline recreation
- 🚤 Boating
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🧺 Picnicking
- 🌊 Reservoir views
- 🏊 Swimming
💡 Good to Know
- Bring drinking water. Overnight camping is not allowed.
- County payment guidance specifies cash or check, not cards. Display your entry pass.
- The map marks the approximate south boat-ramp area identified by Idaho DEQ, not a confirmed entrance. Obtain current driving and gate instructions from county recreation.
- A March 2026 sheriff notice documented a vandalism closure. That notice does not establish current operating status; confirm access and dock availability before launching.
Official information: Official listing · County fees and facilities · County recreation operator · Location reference · March 2026 closure notice · County parking hours
Listing review date: 2026-10-15