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Blowout Campground

Alpine, Idaho · Bonneville County · Campground

Blowout Campground is located on Highwy 26, approxiametly 58 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, ID. Aspens and tall lodgepole pines partially shade the campground. Blowout Boat Ramp is located down the hill from the campgroud and is on the Palisades Reservoir. Fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Tro…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Blowout Campground

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High65°F
Avg Low42°F
Peak Rain Chance42%
Humidity62%
UV (avg)6
Air Quality36 · Good
Today
🌧
Rain
55°/44°
💧 42%🌬 9mph
5:48 AM8:55 PM
Sun
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Rain
60°/44°
💧 24%🌬 15mph
5:47 AM8:56 PM
Mon
🌦
Light Drizzle
68°/41°
💧 11%🌬 11mph
5:47 AM8:57 PM
Tue
☁️
Overcast
68°/38°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
5:46 AM8:58 PM
Wed
☁️
Overcast
76°/41°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
5:46 AM8:58 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Blowout Campground

Blowout Campground is located on Highwy 26, approxiametly 58 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, ID. Aspens and tall lodgepole pines partially shade the campground. Blowout Boat Ramp is located down the hill from the campgroud and is on the Palisades Reservoir. Fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Kokanee, motorized and non-motorized boating activities are all popular on the reservoir. The Blowout Campground has 11 single units and 4 double units. Full time campground host located on site. Firewood is for sale at campground. First Come/First Served; Dry Camping (No Host, Bathrooms locked); No Fee after Fall Closure

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    Long-sleeve shirt
    Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
  • 🧥
    Light shell or windbreaker
    Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 9 mph).
  • 👖
    Hiking pants or convertible
    Layer for variable conditions.
  • 🥾
    Trail runners or low boots
    Comfortable, broken in.
  • Rain jacket / shell
    42% chance of precipitation in the forecast.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection (UV 6)
    SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
  • 🛍
    Dry bags for electronics
    Phone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Plan Your Visit to Blowout Campground

Heading to Blowout Campground? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Blowout Campground?

No central reservation system listed for Blowout Campground. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/238999) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Blowout Campground?

From Idaho Falls, ID go about 58 miles southeast on US Hwy 26.From Alpine, WY go about 12 miles northwest on US Hwy 26.