On my recent road trip, I needed a bathroom break just at the time when the Cottrell Rest Area came…read morein to view. How timely. As far as rest stops go, this is one of them. There's nothing outstanding about it-but it gets the job done when you are getting the job done. The exit is a little congested since trucks and any watercraft also use the same exit. But regular vehicles stay right and make their way to the potty building. There are a few concrete tables outside where you can enjoy a picnic, if you are one of those pristine people who doesn't eat in your car. (Remind me not to take a road trip with you.) Inside, there are men, women & unisex bathrooms as well as a couple vending machines provided by folks from the commission for the blind. Cool. There are also a few areas with covered bulletin boards promoting safe driving and reminding travelers not to light fireworks and burn things down. You know, important rest area announcements.

If you can wait, pass this one by. The smell of urine inside is overwhelming!…read more Bathrooms and vending machines inside. Picnic tables outside. Parking for cars and trailers. One sink works in the ladies room. None work in the men's room. Good luck! . . .15 minutes later, back on the road, we smell like old urine. The smell is stuck in our clothes. So disgusting. Pass this one by if you can.

This rest area is only on the southbound side of I-15. There is no corresponding rest area on the…read morenorthbound side. We're between Pocatello and Salt Lake City here, 25 miles north of the Utah border. The rest area had clean rest rooms and spots to park though no trees for shade. There are some picnic areas and a spot for dog walking. My main complaint is that the exit back onto the highway is at the start of a long incline. This requires a bunch of acceleration and slow truck.

I'm surprised there isn't one on the other side but hey I'm going this way so it works out. It's…read morenot the biggest but it has a nice view and a place to walk the dog plus tables to eat lunch

This one wasn't particularly nice - it didn't seem like it had been cleaned in a while. I was…read moretaking photos of the gender neutral/expansive restrooms throughout Idaho and this is one of them so here we are, but the ladies room left a lot to be desired. I'm not sure what else I have to say about a crappy rest area so maybe just don't stop here unless you have to?

American Falls is on the Snake River where it widens to form a reservoir as part of the American…read moreFalls Dam that was completed in 1978. The eastbound rest area is south/west of the city along I-76 and is a welcome stop. Four stars for a rest area with two 180 degree turns that slow down traffic significantly as you enter the parking area. Hooray! Clean restrooms, a fabulous view and a couple of signs inside that give some history of the area. This was a very welcome stop. [Review 17794 overall - 64 in Idaho - 1315 of 2022.]

I decided to edit this not because what I said was wrong but because the importance of that day is…read morenoteworthy! I went into try to get cash out of the ATM . I have found that most of the time convenience store ATM's are not exactly user friendly . The clerks seem to have a knack for it that we don't have. So that day was important since I was visiting my disabled son who lives out of town. My friend didn't have all the gas money in the world or the time to take me to another convenience store. I sought the other clerk out and the slender young girl with the red hair was infuriated. She snapped at me and said , Prepaid cards won't work here ! The other clerk helped me.and said , I think you had it in backwards. I will tell you that was not the case but at least he was polite. I have tried every way to slide that card in and I will say again the machine isn't easy , you have to snatch it out very quickly and I digress .. it is just problematic. The most problematic thing about that store is the poor attitude from her though. This has reached the point of no return. There are enough convenience stores out there that I feel I can safely say I won't be a customer anymore. This is actually a solution since your store in general dislikes the disabled community and anyone working there that has anyone in their famil6 that's disabled or has been a support specialist for us should be embarrassed to work there They claim to be better than the one on Pocatello Creek when it comes to us but this experience proved their all the same!

Small, yet convenient. They have this place packed with drinks, snacks, and random others. Pretty…read moregood price on gas compared to the rest of the area. It felt like it needed to be scrubbed down a bit, but it might have been more just because it feels cluttered inside. The guy working when I went in wasn't very friendly or helpful either. Maybe he was having a tough day, but I can't image that he was working hard because it was a Sunday and things are usually pretty slow out in Southeast Idaho on Sundays.

no restrooms or showers. didn't know until paid for. clerk did not tell us. she could at least let…read moreus know before we paid.

One of the best rest stops we had, very relaxing and nice to stop and shake the dust off. Don't let…read morethe location fool you, very nice and peaceful. Wish we could have stayed longer but the road was calling.

If your walking around town or just visiting it's worth stopping for local information and to see…read morewhere all the hot spots are

Great shop not only for tourists but for locals as well. They need more choices in fleece with the…read moreIdaho Falls Logo.

What a great store!!! Plus Super customer service…read more.... Thanks to Allyssa!!!!!

Excellent restroom. Soft serve in spring. Nice shop…read more Fresh pizza Subway inside. Clean and nice people.

The Welcome to Idaho Falls Landmark Fountain greets visitors as they exit Interstate 15 and enter…read morethe historical downtown district of Idaho Falls. The cascading water over indigenous lava rock (running during spring, summer and autumn months) and the city's branding logo is a great introduction to the similarly branded way-finding signage throughout the city. The fountain is lit at night year-round.

This is a great place to come and ask questions about the Temple and about The Church of Jesus…read moreChrist of Latter day Saints. Their are missionaries here that can answer your questions. They are very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend stopping by and visiting. Everyone is super nice.

Me and my wife were visiting on our honeymoon. Unfortunately the visitor center was closed due to…read morecovid 19. We were very interested in learning about the Mormon church. We thought it would be distasteful to go into the temple, we tried to sneak a few peeks inside but it was hard to see through all the stained glass! Don't know what they are hiding but maybe next year we will be able to find out!

beautiful glamping tent was fantastic…read more we will definitely be doing that again here rwal soon

I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW THE CAMP HOST WAS SO VERY RUDE! The grounds were fine, but the incident…read morethat occurred at Juniper Campground in Ririe, Idaho, on the evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025 left a very bitter taste in our mouths about the trip. What was intended to be a joyful family outing turned into a distressing experience due to the conduct of the camp host. My father-in-law and his wife had made a reservation at Juniper Campground for the weekend and invited my family to join them--myself, my two sons, and our grandchildren. We were all excited to spend quality time together and to try out our newly purchased travel trailers. As first-time trailer owners, this was meant to be a fun and educational experience before the camping season ended. Unfortunately, I had previously purchased concert tickets for an event at Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls scheduled for Saturday evening. My sons and I decided to briefly leave the campground to attend the concert and return afterward. We left in the early evening and returned around 10:20 PM. Upon arrival, we found the second entry gate--through which we had originally entered--locked with a padlock. We then drove to the first gate, which had rising arms and red LED lights, but it did not respond. I exited the vehicle to search for an intercom or manual override, but found none. While attempting to look up a contact number, a white truck with an orange cone in the back approached rapidly. The driver, who identified himself as the camp host, immediately confronted me in an aggressive and profane manner. He shouted, "What the hell are you doing at my gate?" I calmly explained that we were campers returning from a concert and were trying to re-enter the campground. He responded with hostility, saying, "The gates are locked at 10 PM. Didn't you read the rules?" I replied that we had not received any rules, as my 78-year-old father-in-law had checked in first and inadvertently failed to pass them along while we were focused on setting up our trailers. The host continued to berate me, accusing me of lying and using profanity such as "Bullsh*t, everybody receives the rules." When asked for our campsite number, I was momentarily unsure, as my father-in-law had directed us to our spot upon arrival. While I searched for the information, the host continued to question our motives, saying, "Why are you leaving and returning to the campsite this time of night?" I explained our concert plans, only to be met with further disbelief and ridicule. He mocked my Van Halen t-shirt and claimed, "Nobody goes camping to leave for a concert," and "Those bands sucked. The last time I saw Van Halen was in 1979." At this point, I attempted to clarify our situation, but the host warned me that if I raised my voice, he would not allow us back into the campground. After locating a screenshot of our reservation details, I showed it to him. He finally allowed us entry and handed me a printed copy of the rules, stating, "Next time, read the rules." This interaction left me feeling humiliated, belittled, and treated as though I were a criminal. The camp host's behavior was not only unprofessional but bordered on harassment. I understand the importance of rules and quiet hours, but they should be enforced with courtesy and respect--not hostility and profanity. I am deeply disappointed by this experience and will not be returning to Juniper Campground. I'm leaving this review to ensure others are aware of the treatment we received. Guests deserve to feel safe and welcomed--not intimidated or verbally abused.