Forest Service
LOWER PENSTEMON
Forest Service campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho County with 6 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $8/night
- Sites
- 6
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Sawtooth National Forest
Overview
Lower Penstemon Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its abundant trails and natural beauty.Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Third Fork, Pike Mountain, Rim View and Porcupine Spring trails all begin nearby. Rock Creek runs along the campground, offering good trout fishing.The campground contains single-family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Because the campground is situated along the main road, some noise from passing cars is to be expected.The campground is situated in a mixed conifer and aspen forest, just off Rock Creek Road. Most sites have partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape and wildlife can be seen frequently in the surrounding area.
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Location Notes
- Address
- 2306 HILAND AVE, BURLEY, ID
- Directions
- Travel south on Twin Falls County Road G3 which becomes Forest Road 515, commonly known as Rock Creek Road, for approximately 27 miles from Hansen.
Source Notices
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Idaho OHV Safety Message
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Click here for more information on the Sawtooth National Forest
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Due to a new well installation for the Rock Creek water system, there will be no water available until August 31th, 2019. Please plan accordingly and bring all the water you will need for your stay. For more information, please contact the Minidoka Ranger District at 208-678-0430.