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Established Camping

Lower Penstemon

Lower Penstemon is located near Burley, Idaho, within the Sawtooth National Forest. The area features rugged terrain with forests and open spaces. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the City of Rocks National Reserve and Pomerelle Mountain Resort.

Description

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

Lower Penstemon Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its abundant trails and natural beauty.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Third Fork, Pike Mountain, Rim View and Porcupine Spring trails all begin nearby. Rock Creek runs along the campground, offering good trout fishing.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mixed conifer and aspen forest, just off Rock Creek Road. Most sites have partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape and wildlife can be seen frequently in the surrounding area.

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Location

Lower Penstemon is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

Travel south on Twin Falls County Road G3 which becomes Forest Road 515, commonly known as Rock Creek Road, for approximately 27 miles from Hansen.

Address

2306 HILAND AVE
Burley, ID 83318

Coordinates

42.1952778 N
114.2833333 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Basic, Small Campground South of Twin falls

Basic forest service campsite with only a handful of regular sites.  Trash, water and pit toilets.  Seemed there was an old baseball diamond and horseshoes setup way back in the day.  We ended up camping the next night at one of the other forest service sites another mile or two up the road, which was a bit nicer and had a trail straight from the campsite.  Long windy road up the mountains to the campgrounds

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  • Review photo of Lower Penstemon by Austin C., August 23, 2021
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  • What is the max vehicle length at Lower Penstemon?

    Lower Penstemon allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

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