Twin Springs Campground, near Holbrook, Idaho, is a primitive spot that offers a unique glimpse into history as it sits along the Oregon Trail. With five designated sites, each equipped with sturdy picnic tables and fire pits, it’s a straightforward place to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground is surrounded by a mix of grass, sagebrush, and wildflowers, creating a rustic atmosphere. Visitors have noted the presence of wildlife, including birds and even the occasional moose, adding to the natural charm of the area. Just remember to bring your own toilet paper, as the vault toilet doesn’t supply any.

For those who enjoy a bit of solitude, this location is isolated enough that generators are generally not an issue. The nearby Rock Creek offers a nice backdrop for a peaceful afternoon, and the remnants of the historic water pump remind campers of the area’s past significance. While some have mentioned that the campground can get dry and overgrown, others have found it to be a pleasant escape, especially in the spring and early summer.

If you’re looking for a no-frills camping experience with a touch of history, Twin Springs Campground is worth considering. Just be prepared for a more rustic experience and enjoy the tranquility that comes with it.

Twin Springs Campground

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This campground is overgrown with weeds. Water hand pump is broke. The only good thing is great cell service due to cell tower within sight of campground. Would not recommend.

Unkept

A good primitive campground, the grass/weed isn't as bad as the previous comment makes it out.

Nice place

This review was from a visit in May of 2014, See my other review for July 2024

Twin Springs, a stop on Hudspeth's cutoff on the Oregon Trail was an important stop because it was the only stop that had water for 22 mlles.

  The road leading to Twin Springs is an oiled road until you reach the trail head. 

 There are 5 sites located in Twin Springs, each with it's own table. benches, fire pit and awning. The tables and benches are sturdy painted wood, the fire pit is a cement square with an iron grate on top and open at one side.    Located between sites 1 and 2 is the vault toilet.  Bring your own toilet paper as there is none supplied.  The sites are on the outside of the central loop about 340 feet long with  an old water pump  in the center of the loop. the handle of the pump is gone, but you can pull the central rod up and down and it will pump.  To the north and east, of the south end of the loop the ground slopes down to the 2 springs that the campground is named for.  South west of the campground is Rock Creek, a small stream.  There are lots of birds, and small animals around and a lot of wild flowers.  The camp is isolated and generators should be no problem.  There is no internet of any kind, just a nearby cell tower for cell phones.  The camp is best in Spring and early summer, and brown and dry, and less pleasant in late summer and fall.  

NOTE:  these pictures are from 2012

primitive campground with limited facilities, Historic site with campsites,

This review is from July 2024, and it appears to have been a dry year.

I found the campground over run with Red Currant Bushes which were full of mature fruit.  There was also a lot of Crested Wheatgrass and Sagebrush.  The 5 campsites are still in good repair, but due to the Red Currant Bushes, access to the springs area was difficult if not impossible.  The Springs themselves, due to the low water table were all but dried up, with only a small puddle of water marking each one.  The water pump is still missing it's handle, and is now dry, so no water could be pumped.  There was a moose present when I was there, but he was down in the outflow area, and did not seem interested in anything but lying down there.  The Vault toilet was clean, odor free, and well maintained.

I cannot recommend this campground for mid summer or fall.

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