Established Camping

Porcupine Springs

Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

For the 2025 summer season all campsite reservations will only be made available 6 months in advance. This means that for Porcupine Springs and Lower Penstemon the first day for reservations will be November 22, 2024, 8:00 AM MST and for Thompson Flat and Lake Cleveland the earliest reservations can be made will be January 13, 2025, 8:00 AM MST.

About

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.

Recreation

Numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin within or near the campground, including Porcupine Springs, Ross Falls, Rim View, Pike Mountain and Third Fork trails. Fishing is popular on Rock Creek.

Facilities

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers are vivid and abundant, and wildlife frequents the area.

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Location

Porcupine Springs is located in Idaho

Directions

From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.