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Penn Basin
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USDA Forest Service6Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
The Penn Basin Campground near Landmark, Idaho, offers 6 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.
Recreation
Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead. Plenty of wildflowers and possible wildlife viewing.
Nearby Attractions
The tiny community of Yellow Pine established in 1902 is north of the campground approximately 28 miles and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.
Charges & Cancellations
Non-refundable
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 6 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
0
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
6
Operator directions
From Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho.
From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 only a short distance to the turnoff at the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Take Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles.
When you arrive within the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 becomes Forest Service (FS) Road 579.
Continue east on the FS Road 579 until it intersects with the FS Road 413, approximately 10 miles.
Turn south at the intersection of FS Roads 413 and 579. Proceed approximately 3 miles to the Penn Basin Campround.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
6 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 6 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 2 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 3 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 4 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 5 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 6 Penn Basin Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |