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McCoy Creek Campground
Idaho
Blocked todayIdaho
Blocked today
McCoy Creek Campground
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Conditions: Blocked
for rafting float, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
25 active alerts in Caribou-Targhee National Forest; most severe: 04-15-26-302 Tunnel Fire Closure
USFSPosted May 8 · checked 5 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 74°F / low 41°F, 51% precip — 79/100 for rafting float
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McCoy Creek Campground
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About this water
The McCoy Creek Campground is located on the south end of the Palisades Reservoir. From Alpine, WY, take Highway 89 south to Salt River - McCoy Road #087 go west approximately 6 miles the campground. There is a primitive boat ramp at the campground and it is possible to launch small watercraft; rafts, kayaks and canoes. McCoy Creek and Palisades Reservoir offers great fishing. There is very limited shade in the campground. All sites have a gravel surface. There are 17 single units, a full time campground host and firewood is available for sale at the campground.First Come/First Served; Dry Camping (No Host, Bathrooms Locked); No Fee after Fall Closure
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