Established Camping
Third Creek Group Site
Third Creek Group Site is located near Pocatello in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby creeks and open spaces. Campers can explore the nearby Lava Hot Springs and the Museum of Clean, both accessible within an hour's drive.
Description
Overview
Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.
Recreation
Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well. Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.
Facilities
This group site can accommodate up to 125 people. A large picnic shelter, tables and grills are provided. There are 3 single vault toilets and potable water spigots. Weston Highway is paved and the one-mile stretch of road to the campground is a good gravel road with easy access for RVs and trailers.__Gate code is emailed in reservation confirmation email._Third Creek Group Site is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.
Natural Features
The group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.
Location
Third Creek Group Site is located in Idaho
Directions
From Malad, travel 3.5 miles north on I-15 to exit 17. Turn east onto Weston Highway and continue for 7 miles to Upper Deep Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Forest Road 231. Go one mile to Third Creek Group Site Campground.
Address
4350 CLIFFS DRIVE
Pocatello, ID 83204
Coordinates
42.1913889 N
112.1230556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Malad Summit Guard Station
23 min away
Mountain Top Getaways
44 min away
Drive Time
- 46 min from Logan
- 55 min from Pocatello
- 1 hr 5 min from Ogden
- 1 hr 27 min from Idaho Falls
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
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
