Little Wood River Reservoir

About Little Wood River Reservoir

Little Wood Reservoir which is formed by Little Wood Dam is a major facility of the Little Wood Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 600-acre impoundment offers a 360-acre reservoir with 9 miles of shoreline. Boating and fishing are the major recreation activities at Little Wood Reservoir, located in southcentral Idaho, about 70 miles northeast of Twin Falls. Fishing opportunities for rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. Season open year-round.Site offers: restrooms, boat ramps, campground, parking, picnic tables, and swimming. Boat ramp elevations.

How to Get There

Directions: Located about 10 miles north of Carey off U.S. 26.

Plan Your Visit to Little Wood River Reservoir

Heading to Little Wood River Reservoir? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)