Can you reserve a site at Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail?

No. Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Upper Snake Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access

5,601 ft
Elevation

Around 10,000 visitors use the Stinking Springs Multiple Use area each year. This designated route is used by OHV/ATV riders, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It is seasonally closed to accommodate wintering mule deer. In other seasons, this critical winter habitat also offers desert hiking in sparsely timbered canyons, continuing through the Targhee National Forest.

Facilities/Fees:

• No Day-use fees

• Hiking level: Moderate to difficult

• Use Season: May 1- November 30

Trail: motorized trail is 4.7 miles one-way, or 2.2 miles to the junction with the non-motorized trail. The non-motorized trail is 2.7 miles one-way.

Getting there

Two miles northeast of the junction of Kelly Canyon and Snake River Roads; From Idaho Falls, travel northeast on Highway 26, approximately 20 miles. Turn left onto 160th East following the signs to Kelly Canyon Ski Area or Heise Hot Springs. Once you cross the bridge over the Snake River, turn right and continue towards Kelly Canyon. After 2.3 miles, continue straight onto gravel road as paved road begins to veer left into Kelly Canyon, following along the north bank of the Snake River for approximately two miles. You will see the parking area on the right side of the road with signs for Stinking Springs Trailhead.

43.61111, -111.62417 · 43°36'40.0"N 111°37'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.5	0.9	1.1	1.5	2.0	1.4	0.5	0.9	1.1	1.3	1.0	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13 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 Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail

Can you reserve a site at Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail?: No. Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail

Table Rock 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Falls Campground 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area 26.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Flats Recreation Area 1.2 mi · Facility
Kelly Island Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat Access 2.2 mi · Facility
South Fork of the Snake River - Conant 14.2 mi · Activity pass
South Fork of the Snake River: Lorenzo Boat Access 15.5 mi · Facility
South Fork of the Snake River: Conant Boat Access 15.9 mi · Facility
South Fork of the Snake River: Menan Boat Access 20.2 mi · Facility
Pine Creek Campground 21.1 mi · Campground
Palisades Creek Campground 25.3 mi · Campground

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

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