A 40-minute washboard dirt road is the price of admission at Bear Gulch, a US Forest Service campground set within Sawtooth National Forest near Kimberly, Idaho. Temperatures run noticeably cooler than the surrounding lowlands, making it a practical warm-weather getaway. The campground has a handful of sites, some with shade, along with pit toilets. A 33-foot motorhome with a tow vehicle has made it in, though the rough access warrants securing loose gear before departure. No cell service reaches the area. Campers heading into the region can also browse campsites near Sawtooth National Forest for additional context on what else is nearby.
Description
Bear Gulch Campground is a developed campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit near the Shoshone Wildlife Pond. The area is suitable for trailer and tent camping. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between May and October. Campground amenities include toilets and the facilities are handicapped accessible. A short trail from the campground goes to the pond which is fenced to provide habitat for bird and wildlife species; fishing is available in the creek and pond. For equestrians, there is a barrier-free stock loading ramp and corral near the campground. The area is a winter play area from December through March.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Gulch is located in Idaho near Rogerson
Directions
From Twin Falls take US 93 west and south 27 miles to Foothills Road. Go east and south 8 miles, then north on Forest Road #500 and Forest Road #513.
Coordinates
42.2270008 N
114.37900082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 31 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 50 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 23 min from Logan, UT
