Established Camping
Cutthroat Trout Campground
Cutthroat Trout Campground near Pocatello, Idaho, is surrounded by rugged terrain with a mix of forests and open areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Lava Hot Springs, offering opportunities for hiking and relaxation.
Description
3 primitive campsites and 3 picnic areas on the Blackfoot River. Take out for those floating from the dam, or put-in for those floating to Trail Creek or to Cedar Creek. This section of the river is Class II, and makes for easy floating or tubing, when the water is low. Nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, and great horned owls inhabit the cliffs of this steep canyon. Outside the canyon, upland game birds live in the sage grasslands. Pets must be on leash at all times, 14 day camping limit within a 28 day period, No ATV/UTV riding allowed in campground, Fire in fire rings only, No garbage collection- pack it in / pack it out, No Shooting of fire arms, No Fire Works.
Location
Cutthroat Trout Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Soda Springs, go north on ID 34 11 miles, west on China Cap Road 4 miles, northwest on Government Dam Road 14 miles, then 14 miles north on Corral Creek Road, Lincoln Creek Road, and Trail Creek Road. A short spur crosses the river to the campground
Coordinates
43.03934898 N
111.85600375 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Crystal Springs Campground
2 hrs 20 min away
Mccoy Creek Campground
2 hrs 34 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Pocatello
- 2 hrs 18 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 11 min from Logan
- 3 hrs 39 min from Ogden
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
