Third Creek Group Site

FS USDA Forest Service · POCATELLO, ID · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 5,000 ft
Max RV Length 65 ft
Boondock Access Moderate Some rough roads, standard vehicle possible with care

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Seasonal Snow Area
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Access Gravel Road
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Sites Accepting RVs1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1
Max RV Length65 ft
Pull-Through Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

42.1913889, -112.1230556 · 4350 CLIFFS DRIVE , POCATELLO , ID 83204

Description

Overview

Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.

Recreation

Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.

Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.

Facilities

This group site can accommodate up to 125 people. A large picnic shelter, tables and grills are provided. There are 3 single vault toilets and potable water spigots. Weston Highway is paved and the one-mile stretch of road to the campground is a good gravel road with easy access for RVs and trailers. 

Gate code is emailed in the reservation confirmation email.  

Third Creek Group Site is managed by Pinnacle Parks LlC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

Natural Features

The group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

Directions

From Malad, travel 3.5 miles north on I-15 to exit 17. Turn east onto Weston Highway and continue for 7 miles to Upper Deep Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Forest Road 231. Go one mile to Third Creek Group Site Campground.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone208-236-7500
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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