Can you reserve a site at Big Springs - Caribou?

Yes, Big Springs - Caribou is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Big Springs - Caribou?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Big Springs - Caribou?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Springs - Caribou.

Are campfires allowed at Big Springs - Caribou?

Campfires are allowed at Big Springs - Caribou. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Big Springs - Caribou, Idaho — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

16 bookable sites
10 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 175 people per site
Loops: BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
2 Equestrian Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Big Springs - Caribou

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	♿
003	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
006	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
007	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
008	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
015	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	16	♿ 🐾
019	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
020	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
021	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
023	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
029	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	♿ 🐾
031	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	175	♿ 🐾
H1	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
H2	BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Just east of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, look for "Pebble Area" sign and turn left onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road, known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's. Turn left across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel about 7 miles to the campground.

Pebble Creek Road is a narrow single-lane dirt road with limited sight distance and not suitable for the very large RVs (the tour bus size RVs that require overhead clearance due to their height and have limited turning capacity due to length, as opposed to a truck with trailer of the same length which has a tighter turning radius due to the hitch).

42.76556, -112.09528 · 42°45'56.0"N 112°5'43.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	49	58	68	77	87	86	76	61	46	34
Low °F	15	18	26	32	39	46	52	51	42	32	24	17
Precip in	1.8	1.3	1.2	1.2	2.0	1.2	0.6	1.0	1.2	1.1	1.0	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Springs - Caribou

Can you reserve a site at Big Springs - Caribou?: Yes, Big Springs - Caribou is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Springs - Caribou have?: 16 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Springs - Caribou?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Big Springs - Caribou?: Yes, pets are allowed at Big Springs - Caribou.
Are campfires allowed at Big Springs - Caribou?: Campfires are allowed at Big Springs - Caribou. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Big Springs - Caribou also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Springs - Caribou's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

All vehicles and RV's must park in designated areas only. ATV's or ORV's allowed on designated trails only. No riding in the campground.All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Big Springs - Caribou

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Mink Creek Group Site Campground 16.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground 25.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Malad Summit Guard Station 29.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goodenough Creek Campground 12.4 mi · Campground
Portneuf Gap River Access 12.8 mi · Facility
Hawkins Reservoir Campground 21.3 mi · Campground
Graves Creek Campground 21.4 mi · Campground
Morgans Bridge Campground 22 mi · Campground
Sage Hen Flats Campground 22.3 mi · Campground
Trail Creek Bridge Campground 26.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 208-236-7500
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Big Springs - Caribou