Big Springs - Caribou

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID · ≈19.2 mi to Pocatello
Sites
16
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
19.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishing and hiking enthusiasts
  • Hunters and wildlife viewers
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Boondocking-averse travelers (limited cell coverage)

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile5G

What's here

13 Standards (no Hookups)
2 Equestrians (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 175 people
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
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35 ft
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3 of 16 sites don't report a length.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Pocatello, ~19.2 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USDA Forest Service, USFS

Overview

Overview Big Springs Campground is nestled along the banks of Pebble Creek at an elevation of 6,500 feet, just 16 miles from Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Pebble Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Big Springs Nature Trail begins in the site, offering an easy path along the creek. The multi-use Boundary Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, begins in the campground and accesses several additional local trails. Facilities The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 175 people with a shelter, tables, a campfire ring, grills and parking. The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can first check with the campground host for available campsites. If the campground host is not available, visitors must check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube. Several single and double sites are also available with tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs between the parking spur and site pad. Single and double sites on the less shady Loop B have picnic shelters. Two equestrian sites are available with horse corrals and hitching racks. Potable water and vault toilets are provided. Security is provided by the host and periodic patrols by the county sheriff. This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For any questions please call 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Natural Features A Douglas fir forest towers over Loop A, offering partial shade. Loop B is situated among a grove of aspens which provide limited shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions Lava Hot Springs is close enough for an exciting day trip. A natural hot springs soaking pool, Olympic-sized swimming pool, water slides and diving platforms provide fun for all ages. Two 9-hole disc golf courses are linked around the pool complex. Tubing on the Portneuf River is also a very popular activity. Tube rentals are available at many locations in town. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground