Can you reserve a site at Scout Mountain Campground?

Yes, Scout Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Scout Mountain Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Scout Mountain Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Scout Mountain Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Scout Mountain Campground?

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

Scout Mountain Campground, Idaho — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking are very popular activities in the area. The paved 1-mile Scout Mountain Nature Trail loops the campground, leading to several overlooks. The East Fork Mink Creek Trail begins within the site and the Crestline Trail is nearby.

Facilities

The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire ring with benches. Single sites, double sites, and one triple site are available with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility serving tables, lantern posts, and tent pads.

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. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Scout Mountain 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 campground sits high atop the Bannock Mountain Range in a scenic forest of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and aspen, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

A wide variety of birds can be found in the area, including the Western Scrub-Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird, Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees and Calliope Hummingbirds.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Cherry Springs Nature Area is less than 6 miles from the campground, with its pretty namesake spring, a stream for fishing, paved self-guided nature trails and picnic facilities. Mink Creek Nordic Center is about 5 miles away, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

The facts

14 bookable sites
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

14 campsites at Scout Mountain Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
003	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
004	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
005	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
013	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
014	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
015	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
016	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
017	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
018	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	16	🐾
019	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	32	♿ 🐾
024	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	16	♿ 🐾
025	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
028	SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	100	🐾

Getting there

Take I-15 to exit 63 south of Pocatello. Follow the brown Mink Creek Recreation Area signs to Bannock Highway for 2 miles. Turn left up the canyon. Go 4.5 miles to the East Fork Mink Creek road and turn left. Go 5.3 miles up East Fork Mink Creek road to the campground.

42.69167, -112.35889 · 42°41'30.0"N 112°21'32.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 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 Scout Mountain Campground

Can you reserve a site at Scout Mountain Campground?: Yes, Scout Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Scout Mountain Campground have?: 14 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Scout Mountain Campground?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Scout Mountain Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Scout Mountain Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Scout Mountain Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Scout Mountain Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

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. No livestock. No horses in campground. All pets must be on leash. All vehicles and RV's must park in designated areas only.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Scout Mountain Campground

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Goodenough Creek Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
Portneuf Gap River Access 7.1 mi · Facility
Hawkins Reservoir Campground 12.5 mi · Campground
Pipeline Campground 27.7 mi · Campground
Graves Creek Campground 33.2 mi · Campground
Morgans Bridge Campground 33.5 mi · Campground
Sage Hen Flats Campground 35.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Scout Mountain Campground