Calamity
Irwin, Idaho · 5,653 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,653 ft (1,723 m)5,653 ft1,723 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“CALAMITY” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Calamity Campground is located along the Snake River drainage at the north end of beautiful Palisades Reservoir at an elevation of 5,700 feet, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and canoeing.Recreation
Palisades Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular here as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp and large parking area are located on-site.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Calamity: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueLight Rain, 85% chance of rain48°29°
- WedMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain55°27°
- ThuSunny61°30°
- FriSunny64°31°
- SatSunny63°33°
Nearby camping
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Palisades Creek Campground
Public Land · 4.8 mi · Irwin
Big Elk Creek Campground
Dispersed · 4.9 mi · Irwin
Big Elk Campground
Public Land · 5.0 mi · Irwin
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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