Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
| Address: | 18299 E 143 N, Ririe, ID 83443, USA |
| GPS: |
43°37'26.0"N 111°39'46.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Camp
This is a BLM campground with 14 campsites for RVs or tents and 1 group campsite.
| Daily Rates | $5-20 |
| Showers | No |
| Bathrooms | Vault Toilets |
| Pets | Welcome |
| Open | May-September |
More Information
- 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 Ririe, Idaho
- Head east on Smith St toward 1st E St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Archer Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto E 200 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.9 mi)
- Slight right onto Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight onto N 4800 E/Heise Rd/Poplar LoopContinue to follow Heise Rd/Poplar Loop(2.9 mi)
- Slight left onto E 100 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (187 ft)
- Slight left onto N 5050 E (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Heise Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on E Heise Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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3/15/16 7:44 pm
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