Sitting along the north entrance corridor out of Jarbidge, Big Cottonwood Campground occupies a small stretch of BLM land directly beside the river. Spots are few and close together. No cell signal reaches this area, and the vault toilet has drawn complaints about cleanliness. Anglers have direct river access, and the site includes a designated fire pit. No pets are allowed. The campground is easy to drive in and out of, though reviewers note it can be tricky to spot from the road. Nearby, Juniper Grove Campground sits roughly a mile northwest for those wanting an alternative along the same corridor. The BLM manages the site from April through October, making it a practical base for anyone exploring places to camp near BLM Land — Jarbidge Field Office.
Description
Two-wheel drive vehicles are sufficient to reach the campground, located on the East Fork of the Jarbidge River about half a mile north of Murphy Hot Springs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Cottonwood Campground is located in Idaho near Murphy Hot Springs
Public CampgroundDirections
Travel to Murphy Hot Springs via the Bruneau-Three Creek Road or the Jarbidge Road. The Jarbidge Road, also called Three Creek Highway, has an asphalt surface and originates from U.S. 93 at Rogerson, Idaho. From Rogerson to Murphy Hot Springs it is 49 miles.
Address
Jarbidge Field Office2878 Addison Avenue East
Twin falls, ID 83301
Coordinates
42.03138889 N
115.3672222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 9 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 41 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 48 min from Boise, ID
- 5 hrs 33 min from Logan, UT
