Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Caribou National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 5,158 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.Recreation
The West Fork Mink Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Additional trails including Corral Creek Trail and Valve House Trail are in the vicinity.Facilities
The campground offers one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. The site contains a 40x80-foot picnic pavilion with concrete base, large paved parking area, 12 large picnic tables, two serving tables and a large fire ring, two accessible vault toilets and four potable water hydrants.
The pavilion has two electrical outlets and night lighting.
The road to the campground is paved, allowing easy access for RVs and cars. Security is provided by a locked entrance gate, area campground hosts and periodic county sheriff patrols.
Mink Creek Group Area is popular for outdoor weddings; if you plan to move any site furniture please call Pinnacle Parks LLC for approval at (208)757-3999. Remember that site check-in time is 2:00 pm on the day of your reservation and check-out time is noon of the following day. Firewood is not provided and is not available on site for gathering. Garbage service is not provided.
Mink 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 campground is situated along Mink Creek in the scenic Bannock Mountain Range of southeastern Idaho. A grove of ponderosa pines borders one side of the site, offering partial shade. Aspens and pines dot the surrounding mountainsides.A wide variety of birds can be found in the area, including the Western Scrub-Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees and Calliope Hummingbirds.
Nearby Attractions
Cherry Springs Nature Area is nearby, with its pretty namesake spring, a stream for fishing, paved self-guided nature trails and picnic facilities. Mink Creek Nordic Center is also nearby, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.The facts
- Season: May 26 – Sept. 9 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: MINK CREEK GROUP SITE
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINK CREEK GROUP SITE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 50 ft | 200 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
42.72861, -112.41722 · 42°43'43.0"N 112°25'2.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 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 Mink Creek Group Site Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?
- Yes, Mink Creek Group Site Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mink Creek Group Site Campground have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mink Creek Group Site Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Mink Creek Group Site Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Mink Creek Group Site Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mink Creek Group Site 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 are allowed on designated trails only. No ATV riding in the campground. Vehicles and RV's must park in developed parking lot only.
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Contact
- Phone 208-236-7500
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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