Campground · ID
Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area
ID · Bureau of Land Management
Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (7/10) and eases to its lowest in April (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 48 electric sites
- 4 RV sites
- 4 accessible sites
- Max RV length 72 ft
Activities: BIRDING, DAY USE AREA, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIKING, CAMPING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, KAYAKING, HUNTING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
How much does it cost to camp at Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area?
Camping Fees: A sites-$90/night, B sites-$50/night and C sites-$35/night, $10.00 per use of RV dump stations. Day Use Fees: $10.00 per vehicle/per day or there is a $80.00 season pass--can be purchased from camp host at Egin Lakes or at the Upper Snake Field Office in Idaho Falls.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.