Steel Creek Group Campground
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Targhee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 200
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 6,671 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Steel Creek Group Campground is located 35 miles northeast of the town of Dubois, Idaho, and 9 miles northwest of Kilgore. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.Recreation
Hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking and ATV riding are popular activities in area.Facilities
The campground contains one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A common parking area is adjacent to the dining area. Picnic and serving tables, a grill and campfire circle are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.Natural Features
The campground offers picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and is situated among willow and pine trees adjacent to a small stream. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the campground.Nearby Attractions
Phone, gas, and groceries are available in Dubois, Idaho. Minimal services are available in Kilgore, Idaho at the quaint Kilgore Store.The facts
- Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: STCGC
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Steel Creek Group Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | STCGC | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 200 | ♿ |
Getting there
From the Kilgore Store: Travel west/northwest approximately 8.25 miles on the West Camas-Miners Creek Road (FR 006) to Steel Creek Road (FR 478), turn left and continue 0.75 miles to the campground entrance.
44.46556, -112.02111 · 44°27'56.0"N 112°1'16.0"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 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Fees are based on the number of Occupants 1 to 50 people = $50 51 to 100 people = $75.00 101 to 150 people = $125.00 Over 151 people = $150.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Steel Creek Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Steel Creek Group Campground?
- Yes, Steel Creek Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Steel Creek Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- Are campfires allowed at Steel Creek Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Steel Creek Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Steel Creek Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Steel Creek Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- 1 - 50 people: $100.00
- 51 - 100 people: $125.00
- 101 - 150 people: $150.00
Camping near Steel Creek Group Campground
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- Bishop Mountain Cabin 24.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- McCrea Bridge 30.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Rock Lakes Wilderness 13.8 mi · Facility
- Antone Station 23.7 mi · Campground
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area 23.8 mi · Campground
- West End Campground 25.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-270-0094
- 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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