U.S. Forest Service · Caribou National Forest · ID

Third Creek Group Site

Wide view of the entire campground on a mostly clear, sunny dayPhoto · USFS
OpenSeason 05-26 – 09-09
ReservableAccess
1Sites
65 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 1

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE1group standard nonelectric65 ftyes

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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Who runs it

Operated by Pinnacle Parks LLC, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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Your representative

This campground sits in ID-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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