Porcupine Springs
Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.
This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people. The recently updated sites are accessible and equipped with picnic tables, grills, serving and utility tables and campfire circles. The group site on Loop C has large corrals for horses.
Several single-family campsites are available as well. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and a utility table. Additional sites not listed for reservation are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Notifications and Alerts
For the 2025 summer season all campsite reservations will only be made available 6 months in advance. This means that for Porcupine Springs and Lower Penstemon the first day for reservations will be November 22, 2024, 8:00 AM MST and for Thompson Flat and Lake Cleveland the earliest reservations can be made will be January 13, 2025, 8:00 AM MST.
Need to Know
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Click here for more information on the Sawtooth National Forest
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.
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.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers are vivid and abundant, and wildlife frequents the area.
Recreation
Numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin within or near the campground, including Porcupine Springs, Ross Falls, Rim View, Pike Mountain and Third Fork trails. Fishing is popular on Rock Creek.
Contact Information
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3560 S Overland Ave BURLEY ID 83318
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site 17, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site LOPA, Loop LOOA, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site LOPC, Loop LOOC, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site LOPB, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
