Established Camping
Big Springs - Caribou
Big Springs - Caribou is located near Pocatello in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Lava Hot Springs and the Museum of Clean.
Description
Overview
Big Springs Campground is nestled along the banks of Pebble Creek at an elevation of 6,500 feet, just 16 miles from Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Pebble Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Big Springs Nature Trail begins in the site, offering an easy path along the creek. The multi-use Boundary Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, begins in the campground and accesses several additional local trails.
Facilities
The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 175 people with a shelter, tables, a campfire ring, grills and parking. The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can first check with the campground host for available campsites. If the campground host is not available, visitors must check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube. Several single and double sites are also available with tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs between the parking spur and site pad. Single and double sites on the less shady Loop B have picnic shelters. Two equestrian sites are available with horse corrals and hitching racks. Potable water and vault toilets are provided._Security is provided by the host and periodic patrols by the county sheriff.__This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC. For any questions please call 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.
Natural Features
A Douglas fir forest towers over Loop A, offering partial shade. Loop B is situated among a grove of aspens which provide limited shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.
Nearby Attractions
Lava Hot Springs is close enough for an exciting day trip. A natural hot springs soaking pool, Olympic-sized swimming pool, water slides and diving platforms provide fun for all ages. Two 9-hole disc golf courses are linked around the pool complex. Tubing on the Portneuf River is also a very popular activity. Tube rentals are available at many locations in town.
Location
Big Springs - Caribou is located in Idaho
Directions
Just east of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, look for \"Pebble Area\" sign and turn left onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road, known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's. Turn left across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel about 7 miles to the campground. Pebble Creek Road is a narrow single-lane dirt road with limited sight distance and not suitable for the very large RVs (the tour bus size RVs that require overhead clearance due to their height and have limited turning capacity due to length, as opposed to a truck with trailer of the same length which has a tighter turning radius due to the hitch).
Address
4350 CLIFFS DRIVE
Pocatello, ID 83204
Coordinates
42.7655556 N
112.0952778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Crystal Springs Campground
1 hr 4 min away
Malad Summit Guard Station
1 hr 41 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 6 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 18 min from Logan, UT
- 2 hrs 30 min from Ogden, UT
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
