Stoddard Creek Campground

Campground · Idaho · 20 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Targhee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

20
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 150
People per site
15
Accessible sites
6,308 ft
Elevation
New Group Area Location - Available for 2019
Photo: L.Eddy · Recreation.gov

Overview

Stoddard Creek Campground is located just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of the town of Dubois, Idaho. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.

Recreation

Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling and ATV riding are popular activities in the area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be accessed 8 miles away, where it crosses I-15.

Facilities

The campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Picnic tables and campfire circles are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A campground host is on-site. PLEASE NOTE: The Group Site (currently designated 008) will be relocated to the NEW group area beginning the 2019 season. ALL reservations made for the OLD group site (008) will be transferred to the NEW group area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a Douglas fir and aspen forest. Stoddard Creek runs just below the site. The campground is approximately 11 miles south of the Idaho-Montana border via Monida Pass on the Continental Divide.

Nearby Attractions

Phone, gas and groceries are 5 miles away in Spencer, Idaho or 17 miles away in Dubois.

The facts

  • Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 20 bookable sites
  • 21 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 15 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 150 people per site
  • Loops: STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

  • 19 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Stoddard Creek Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
GS-1—Group Standard Area Nonelectric—Gravel—40 ft150 🐾
01STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
02STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
03STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
04STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
05STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
06STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
07STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
08STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—16♿ 🐾
09STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
10-HostSTODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
11STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
12STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
13STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
14STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
15STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8 🐾
16STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—16 🐾
18STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
19STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
20STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8♿ 🐾
21STODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—16♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Dubois, Idaho: Travel north on I-15 to the Stoddard Creek Exit (Exit 184). Go west on Stoddard Creek Road (FR 002) for approximately 1 mile to the Stoddard Creek Campground Road (FR 003), then turn left into the campground.

44.41750, -112.21667 · 44°25'3.0"N 112°13'0.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in2.62.42.62.53.12.91.31.11.82.52.13.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

New Group Area Parking
Photo: L. Eddy · Recreation.gov
New Group Area Fire Ring
Photo: L. Eddy · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Stoddard Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Stoddard Creek Campground?
Yes, Stoddard Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Stoddard Creek Campground have?
21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Stoddard Creek Campground?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground.
Does Stoddard Creek Campground have hookups?
Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Site $ 17.00
  • Double Site $ 34.00
  • Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 6.00
  • Group Area $125.00

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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