Blacktail Lake / Ririe Reservoir
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Canoe and Swim
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Head southwest on Park Ave toward W Broadway St (367 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Broadway St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Yellowstone Ave (1.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Lincoln Rd (1.6 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight onto E Lincoln Rd (1.0 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on E Lincoln Rd (11.1 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(131 ft)
Located 226 Meadow Creek Road Idaho Falls, Idaho 83444.
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