GRAND VIEW, ID

Cove Rec Site (BLM). 20 lg flat sites, pullthru & back-in, good gravel. Tables w/ cabanas, fire-ring/grills, all set on concrete pads. Pit toilets, W, trash. D & W. RVs $12, S/A Pass 1/2. Self-service fee sta. From I-84 x95 at Mountain Home, go S on SR-51. At edge of town where SR-51 turns L, go straight onto SR-67, go ~22 mi to Grandview & TL (S) on SR-78. Go ~9.5 mi to ~MM 69.5, TL (N) at sign (42.9243 -115.9451), go 0.8 mi to CG. N42 56.14 W115 56.938. Or from I-84 x112 (Hammett), following signs to Bruneau Dunes SP, go S short distance to T, TL then immed R on SR-78, continue 30.1 mi, TR (N). Most sites lg rig OK. At CJ Strike Reservoir. Boat ramp, fishing docks, hiking trails, great views. Bob/Dolly Klose Jun 94. Last updated by John D Kayartz #99700 Sep 10. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.

Black Sands Rd BD (BLM). No facilities. Free. 14-day limit. From I-84 x95 at Mountain Home, go S on SR-51. At edge of town where SR-51 turns L, go straight onto SR-67, go ~22 mi to Grandview & TL (S) on SR-78. Go ~8 mi to MM 68, TL (42.92932 -115.971) on Black Sands Rd. Go 0.8 mi, entry rds on R. Or, from I-84 x112 (Hammett), following signs to Bruneau Dunes SP, go S short distance to T, TL then immed R on SR-78, continue 31.5 mi to MM 68, TR, follow above. Any size rig. Beach. Lake views. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.

CJ Strike Reservoir CGs & Dispersed Areas (ID Power Co). BD. Free to $10. Age 60+ $2 off summer rates, $1 off winter, vets 50% off. 14-day limit, 5 days out, can move immed to another IPC location. Reservations $10 . From I-84 x95 at Mountain Home, go S on SR-51. At edge of town where SR-51 turns L, go straight onto SR-67, go ~22 mi to Grandview & TL (S) on SR-78. Go ~8 mi to MM 68, TL (42.92932 -115.971) on Black Sands Rd. Go ~1.75 mi, TR (N) (42.9433 -115.9809) on Strike Dam Cut-Off Rd (signed “Dam Rd”). Or, from I-84 x112 (Hammett), following signs to Bruneau Dunes SP, go S short distance to T, TL then immed R on SR-78, continue 31.5 mi to MM 68, TR, follow above. 1) Locust Park. Undesignated pkg on grass. Tables, fire-ring/grills. Pit toilets, trash. $8 Apr-Oct, $4 Nov-Mar. From Black Sands Rd go 1/4 mi N on Strike Dam Cut-off Rd, L side before bridge. N42 56.807 W115 58.878. Lg grassy area, low trees, open areas. Tight turnaround some spots. Shows on some maps as “South Park”. John D Kayartz #99700 Sep 10. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.
2) Lg flat gravel undesignated pkg area. 1 firering/grill. Trash. Pit toilet at Locust Park. D (free) at S end of area. No posted fee or place to pay. Area is immed across rd from Locust Park. Ample turnaround space. No trees. John D Kayartz #99700 Sep 10. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.
3) Scout Park. 40 lg level gravel back-in sites. Tables, fire-ring/grills. Modern restroom, trash. $10 Apr-Oct, $5 Nov-Mar. TR at D sign across from Locust Park, follow rd & sign around power sta to R. N 42 56.732 W 115 58.602. Lg rig OK. Few trees. John D Kayartz #99700 Sep 10. Updated by Dana & Nu Young #111687 viewed Mar 14. Last reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Sep 15.
4) North Park. 28 lg level gravel back-in sites. Tables, fire-ring/grills. Modern restroom, trash. $10 Apr-Oct, $5 Nov-Mar. Continue N across bridge from Locust Park, go 0.4 mi passing Rim Rd on L & lg grass day use area on R, CG is on R (42.95194 -115.97352). Few trees. Swim area near entrance. Boat ramp, docks. Nice view of reservoir. Trish Masters #64097 May 09. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.
5) Dispersed Area. (Poss BLM not IPC) No signs, prob free. Continue N on Strike Dam Cut-off Rd 0.2 mi from North Park, TR on gravel rd signed to IPC boat ramp & USAF marina, go <0.1 mi, TL on dirt rd on hill above boat ramp pkg areas. 42.95463 -115.97045. Park on either side of dirt rd, avoiding distant lava rocks. Ample turnaround space. Use care if towing 4-down; loose deep sand some spots on N side, turned my wheels. Spectacular view of reservoir. No trees. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 20.
6) NOTES – Not reported as O/N locations. D & W across from Locust Park below the dam. Good food at the Y Bar & Cafe and Mexican Restaurant. Laundromat on River Rd, change avail at bar across st (same owners). 2 sm groceries, reasonably priced. PO friendly and good for GD mail. BDers BOF tries to be there for Idaho's free fishing day, 2nd Sat in Jun each yr. Trish Masters #64097 May 09. Updated by Roy & Jo Butler #65482 Sep 09.