Can you reserve a site at Third Creek Group Site?

Yes, Third Creek Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Third Creek Group Site?

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

Are pets allowed at Third Creek Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Third Creek Group Site.

Are campfires allowed at Third Creek Group Site?

Campfires are allowed at Third Creek Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Third Creek Group Site, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.

Recreation

Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.

Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.

Facilities

This group site can accommodate up to 125 people. A large picnic shelter, tables and grills are provided. There are 3 single vault toilets and potable water spigots. Weston Highway is paved and the one-mile stretch of road to the campground is a good gravel road with easy access for RVs and trailers.

Gate code is emailed in the reservation confirmation email.

Third Creek Group Site 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 group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter.

Contact Info

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

The facts

Season: May 26 – Sept. 9 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 65 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE

Site types

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

1 campsite at Third Creek Group Site

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	65 ft	125	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Malad, travel 3.5 miles north on I-15 to exit 17. Turn east onto Weston Highway and continue for 7 miles to Upper Deep Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Forest Road 231. Go one mile to Third Creek Group Site Campground.

42.19139, -112.12306 · 42°11'29.0"N 112°7'23.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 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 Third Creek Group Site

Can you reserve a site at Third Creek Group Site?: Yes, Third Creek Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Third Creek Group Site have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Third Creek Group Site?: 65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Third Creek Group Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Third Creek Group Site.
Are campfires allowed at Third Creek Group Site?: Campfires are allowed at Third Creek Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

Restrictions:

ATV's or ORV's are allowed on designated trails only. No riding in campground. Vehicles and RV's must park in developed parking lot only. All equipment must stay in designated parking area. No horses in campground. All pets must be on a leash. All vehicles and RV's must park in designated parking lo

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Third Creek Group Site

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Redpoint Campground 18.9 mi · Campground
Maple Grove Campground 21 mi · Campground
Marijuana Flat Campground 23.5 mi · Campground
Hawkins Reservoir Campground 24.6 mi · Campground
High Creek Campground 24.8 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Third Creek Group Site