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Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park and Campground

Rigby, Idaho


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4.01 reviews
Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park and Campground sits in Rigby, Idaho, in the upper Snake River Plain east of Idaho Falls, operating as a family-owned year-round facility that functions as the most practical and reasonably priced overnight base for travelers heading to or from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson Hole—all less than two hours east. The yellowstone lakeside rv park earns its name not only from its proximity to the park but from its own lakeside setting: Rigby Lake, one of southeastern Idaho's popular local swimming and fishing spots, is less than a mile from the campground's front gate. The park offers full-hookup pull-through sites up to 110 feet long with 30 and 50-amp service, water, and sewer, accommodating the largest rigs on the road with room to spare. Raised tent platforms bring a measure of comfort to the camping experience for guests without rigs. On-site amenities include a private hot tub, dog park, dog wash station, dump station, propane refills, firewood, ice, and free WiFi. Squealers Fun Park, a mini-golf and go-cart entertainment complex, sits immediately adjacent to the campground—a convenient option for families who need on-site entertainment without a drive into town. Rigby is the Jefferson County seat, a small agricultural community in the heart of the upper Snake River Plain where potato fields and grain farms stretch to the horizon and the Teton Range is visible on clear days to the east. The region's agricultural character gives it a plainspoken authenticity that distinguishes it from the more tourist-polished communities closer to the national parks, and the practical services of a small Idaho county seat—fuel, groceries, hardware, and authentic local dining—are available without resort-town markup. The Henry's Fork of the Snake River, one of the most celebrated fly fishing rivers in North America, runs through the region with legendary hatches and wild rainbow trout that attract anglers from across the world each summer. Heise Hot Springs, east of Rigby, offers natural geothermal soaking pools and a waterpark alongside the South Fork of the Snake River. The St. Anthony Sand Dunes, one of the largest active dune systems in the United States, provide OHV riding, sandboarding, and a geological spectacle that surprises most visitors who expect Idaho to be only mountains and potatoes. Yellowstone Bear World, a drive-through wildlife park featuring native Rocky Mountain species, sits between Rigby and the national park corridor. Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park operates year-round with peak demand running from Memorial Day through Labor Day as the national park corridor reaches maximum visitor volume. Spring and fall shoulder seasons offer the same convenient gateway positioning with shorter drives and less competition for campsites throughout the Yellowstone-Teton region. The park's combination of full-service RV infrastructure, an on-site hot tub for post-drive relaxation, and a location that splits the drive from Salt Lake City or Boise to Yellowstone almost perfectly makes it one of Idaho's busiest year-round campgrounds despite its small size.

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KelleyNampa, ID
June 2025
Nice, clean RV park, a bit dusty as it’s all gravel. Lots of noise and dust from construction going on next door, hopefully that will be completed soon. Quite a number of long term campers detracts from the attractiveness.

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Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. - Quiet Hours Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Tables Limit of one (1) picnic table per campsite. - RV Guests (Pets allowed) Large area outdoor rugs are prohibited on campsites. A small mat (24" x 24" maximum) is allowed at the base of your stairs. - Vehicles (One car per site is permitted. Campground Staff reserves the right to limit additional vehicles per campsite. Additional vehicles must be approved by the main office, an additional fee will be applied per vehicle.) A non-approved vehicle is subject to tow at the owner's expense. Vehicles must not block the road or adjacent campsite(s). The speed limit in the park is 5 MPH. - Visitors (Campground Staff reserves the right to limit additional vehicles per campsite) Parking for our guests is a high priority. Day visitors are encouraged to park outside the campground to ensure a parking spot for current guests. - Children Parents are responsible at all times for their children’s safety and behavior. Please supervise children in showers and restrooms, and do not allow children to play in the roadway. Children must be supervised while in the laundry facilities as well as the store and office. - Laundry The laundry room is open 24 hours a day for your convenience. Please do not hang clothes on lines or trees at the campsite. - Pets (All pets must be registered with the Campground Office) Animals must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash and kept under control at all times. Animals may not be left unattended at the campsite. Animals may not be tethered to utility fixtures, picnic tables, trees or fences. Animal waste must be picked up promptly by the pet owner. Pets are not allowed in any of the facility buildings. - Fire Policy Personal charcoal and propane grills are permitted. Tabletop grills are not permitted on plastic tables. Hot coals are not to be placed inside dumpsters at any time. Fireworks are prohibited on campground property no matter the occasion. - Garbage Help us stay clean by depositing all garbage in the large black dumpsters located at the front of the Campground. Garbage bags may be purchased at the Campground Store. - Tent Camping Tents are to be pitched only in designated tent camping areas. Each reservation is permitted one 4-6 man tent and one car per site. This rule is here to make sure we have enough room for you when you make a reservation! If there is a need for more than one car, a parking/car pass may be purchased in the office. To pitch additional tents, you must inquire within the office or you make a second reservation online. Tents may be set up on RV pads for an additional $10 per night. - After-Hours Assistance/Security Please visit the camp host with emergencies outside of regular office hours. If the camp host is not available please follow the after-hour instructions located to the left of the office door. - Notice: This property is privately owned. The camper accepts camping privileges with the understanding that he does hereby release the Campground, its officers, and employees of all liability for loss or damage to property and injury to his person arising out of his use of its camping facilities, and agrees to indemnify the Campground, its officers and employees, against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to the person of any member of the family or guest of the registered camper arising out of the use of its camping facilities.

Cancellation Policy

Park Cancellation Policy If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience fees and a $10 park cancellation fee). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund. - Spot2Nite convenience fees are non-refundable.