Established Camping
Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Mink Creek Group Site Campground, near Pocatello, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for larger groups looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Located just off the main road, it offers easy access to a gazebo, restrooms, and a large grassy area perfect for gatherings.
This campground is shaded and nestled near a creek, making it a great place to relax or embark on nearby hiking trails. Visitors have noted the excellent fishing opportunities thanks to the beavers creating little fishing holes along the creek. As one camper mentioned, “For $60/night, you get access to a gazebo, water fountain, restrooms, grills, firepit, and a large grassy area.”
The sites are well-separated, providing a sense of privacy while still being close to amenities like toilets and fire pits. Many campers appreciate the convenience of being just a short drive from Pocatello, making it ideal for day trips or weekend getaways.
If you’re looking for a spot that combines comfort with the beauty of nature, Mink Creek is a solid choice. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as keeping this beautiful area clean is a shared responsibility among all visitors.
Description
National Forest
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Overview
Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.
Recreation
The West Fork Mink Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Additional trails including Corral Creek Trail and Valve House Trail are in the vicinity.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Mink Creek in the scenic Bannock Mountain Range of southeastern Idaho. A grove of ponderosa pines borders one side of the site, offering partial shade. Aspens and pines dot the surrounding mountainsides. A wide variety of birds can be found in the area, including the Western Scrub-Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees and Calliope Hummingbirds.
Nearby Attractions
Cherry Springs Nature Area is nearby, with its pretty namesake spring, a stream for fishing, paved self-guided nature trails and picnic facilities. Mink Creek Nordic Center is also nearby, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.
Location
Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
Take exit 63 off I-15 just south of Pocatello. Follow the brown \"Mink Creek Recreation Area\" signs to Bannock Highway for 2 miles, then turn left up Mink Creek Canyon. Go 7 miles south on Bannock Highway, past Bannock Guard Station, to the campground.
Address
4350 CLIFFS DRIVE
Pocatello, ID 83204
Coordinates
42.7286111 N
112.4172222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 19 min from Pocatello
- 55 min from Idaho Falls
- 1 hr 32 min from Logan
- 1 hr 54 min from Twin Falls
