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Lower Penstemon

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6Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

6Sites with a reported party limit

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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.Facilities The campground contains single-family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Because the campground is situated along the main road, some noise from passing cars is to be expected.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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Standard Nonelectric

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

6 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2026-02-26	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 100 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 002 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2025-12-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 100 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 003 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2025-12-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 100 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 004 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2025-12-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 100 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 005 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2025-12-03	Standard Nonelectric	Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 15 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 006 LOWER PENSTEMON Source updated: 2025-12-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 100 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes

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6 published campsite records

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