Can you reserve a site at Curlew Campground?

Yes, Curlew Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Curlew Campground have?

15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Curlew Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Curlew Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Curlew Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Curlew Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Curlew Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Curlew Campground, Idaho — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Curlew Campground is located just seven miles north of Snowville, Utah, and fewer than 10 miles south of Holbrook, Idaho. The campground is adjacent to Stone Reservoir in the Curlew National Grassland. It sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet.

Recreation

Stone Reservoir is closed to all motor crafts, boats and water crafts do to invasive spieces.

The surrounding area is crisscrossed by numerous off-road vehicle trails. Horseback riding is allowed on the open range.

Facilities

The campground is open year-round and contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A picnic shelter, picnic and serving tables, grills, campfire rings, and cement site pad and horseshoe pits are provided. Several single sites and one triple-family campsite, and vault toilets are available. Each individual campsite is equipped with tables, campfire rings and grills. Most sites have small picnic shelters for shade. Site 14 is accessible, with a cement site pad and paved parking spur.

The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can check the kiosk board for available campsites, check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube.

There are no electric, water or sewer site hookups. The road within the campground is paved and parking spurs, unless otherwise noted, are gravel. Security is provided by the hosta and periodic patrols by the county sheriff.

Curlew Campground 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 surrounding area is an open desert environment dotted with sagebrush and very few trees. The campground contains open, mowed lawns. Natural shade is very limited.

Curlew National Grassland offers great areas for year-round birding. Some of the birds found in the area include Sage Thrasher, Vesper Sparrow, Brewer's Sparrow, Ash-throated Flycatcher and Scott's Oriole. Sharp-tailed grouse are best viewed in March and April.

Nesters include the Ferruginous Hawk, Common Poorwill, Gray Flycatcher, Pinyon and Western Scrub-Jays, Juniper Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Loggerhead Shrike. Redhead, Ring-necked duck, Canvasback and Lesser Scaup can often be seen near Stone Reservoir. Fall brings Canada and Snow geese. Wintering birds include Killdeer, Marsh Wren and song sparrows.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

The facts

Season: May 26 – Sept. 9 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
14 bookable sites
15 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 200 people per site
Loops: CURLEW CAMPGROUND, Curlew Campground, S&P

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

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

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Curlew Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	32	🐾
002	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
004	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
005	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
007	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
009	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
010	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
011	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
012	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
013	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
014	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8	♿ 🐾
015	CURLEW CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	35 ft	200	♿ 🐾
006	Curlew Campground	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
008	Curlew Campground	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	16	🐾
Standard S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	32	🐾

Getting there

Take the Snowville, Utah, exit off Interstate 84, northwest of Tremonton. Continue north on the paved highway for 6.5 miles. Turn left (north) at the Curlew Campground sign, then go another half-mile on a gravel road to the campground.

From Holbrook, Idaho, travel 24 miles west of Malad and continue south for 7.5 miles on the paved highway. Turn right (west) following the same highway and go almost 2 miles to the Curlew Campground turnoff. Turn right (north) on gravel road and go a half-mile to the campground. The route is relatively easy for RVs.

42.07056, -112.69139 · 42°4'14.0"N 112°41'29.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.6 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 Curlew Campground

Can you reserve a site at Curlew Campground?: Yes, Curlew Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Curlew Campground have?: 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Curlew Campground?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Curlew Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Curlew Campground.
Does Curlew Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Curlew Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Curlew Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Curlew Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Curlew Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

Restrictions:

ATV's or ORV's allowed on designated road and trails only. All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only, unless permission is given by Campground Host. No horses in campground. All pets must be on a leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Curlew Campground

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Mill Flat Campground 29.8 mi · Campground
Summer and Winter Seasons 32.1 mi · Visitor Center
Clear Creek Campground 33.3 mi · Campground
Hawkins Reservoir Campground 35.6 mi · Campground
Goodenough Creek Campground 45.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Curlew Campground