Palisades Reservoir stretches through a scenic mountain valley along the upper Snake River in eastern Idaho. With roughly 70 miles of shoreline, forested hillsides, and high mountain views, it is a major destination for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and sightseeing.
Amenities & Features
- 🚤 Six public boat ramps
- 🏕️ Six campgrounds
- 🧺 Five picnic areas
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🌄 Mountain and reservoir scenery
- 📷 Scenic roadside viewpoints
Good to Know
U.S. Highway 26 parallels much of the reservoir, making several recreation areas relatively easy to reach. Water levels change with reservoir operations and can affect shoreline and boat access. Individual campgrounds and launch areas have their own seasonal schedules and fees.