U.S. Forest Service · Sawtooth National Forest · ID
Lower Penstemon
Photo · Minidoka Ranger DistrictNot publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
7Sites
30 ftMax rig
The place
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. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 7
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 001 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 002 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 003 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 004 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 005 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| LOWER PENSTEMON | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| S&P | Single S&P | management | 30 ft | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Your representative
This campground sits in ID-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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