Lower Penstemon

FS USDA Forest Service · BURLEY, ID · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 6,600 ft
Max RV Length 30 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

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

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites7
Sites Accepting RVs7
Overnight Sites7
Max RV Length30 ft
Back-In Sites7
SurfaceGravel

Location

42.1952778, -114.2833333 · 2306 HILAND AVE , BURLEY , ID 83318

Description

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

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.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone208-678-0430
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

Nearby Campgrounds

Upper Penstemon Campground 0.1 mi · FS · 4 sites
Pettit Campground 0.9 mi · FS
Pettit Campground 0.9 mi · FS · 4 sites
Diamondfield Jack Campground 1.7 mi · FS · 4 sites
Diamondfield Jack Campground 1.7 mi · FS
Porcupine Springs 2.2 mi · FS · 9 sites
Steer Basin Campground 6.0 mi · FS · 4 sites
Bostetter Campground 6.1 mi · FS