Can you reserve a site at Porcupine Springs?

Yes, Porcupine Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Porcupine Springs have?

9 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine Springs?

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

Porcupine Springs, Idaho — 7 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.

Recreation

Numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin within or near the campground, including Porcupine Springs, Ross Falls, Rim View, Pike Mountain and Third Fork trails. Fishing is popular on Rock Creek.

Facilities

This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people. The recently updated sites are accessible and equipped with picnic tables, grills, serving and utility tables and campfire circles. The group site on Loop C has large corrals for horses.

Several single-family campsites are available as well. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and a utility table. Additional sites not listed for reservation are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers are vivid and abundant, and wildlife frequents the area.

The facts

7 bookable sites
9 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: LOOA, LOOB, LOOC, LOOP D, S&P

Site types

4 Standard Nonelectric
3 Group Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Shade

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

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9 campsites at Porcupine Springs

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
LOPA	LOOA	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	100	♿
LOPB	LOOB	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	100	♿
LOPC	LOOC	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	50	♿
15	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8
16	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8
17	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	♿
18	LOOP D	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8
Double S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8
Single S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8

Getting there

From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.

42.16694, -114.26222 · 42°10'1.0"N 114°15'44.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.5	3.4	3.3	3.8	3.4	1.9	0.8	0.7	1.2	2.0	3.1	4.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 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 Porcupine Springs

Can you reserve a site at Porcupine Springs?: Yes, Porcupine Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Porcupine Springs have?: 9 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine Springs?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Porcupine Springs

Diamondfield Jack Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pettit Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Penstemon 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Penstemon Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Steer Basin Campground 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Diamondfield Jack Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Pettit Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Father and Sons Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
Bostetter Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Third Fork Campground 6 mi · Campground
Bear Gulch Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
Harrington Fork Picnic Area 9.2 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Porcupine Springs