Idaho · published-coordinate region
Scout Mountain Campground
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USDA Forest Service14Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
14Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails.Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking are very popular activities in the area. The paved 1-mile Scout Mountain Nature Trail loops the campground, leading to several overlooks. The East Fork Mink Creek Trail begins within the site and the Crestline Trail is nearby.Facilities
The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire ring with benches. Single sites, double sites, and one triple site are available with picnic tables, campfire rings, utility serving tables, lantern posts, and tent pads.
The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can first check with the campground host for available campsites. If the campground host is not available, visitors must check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Scout Mountain Campground 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 campground sits high atop the Bannock Mountain Range in a scenic forest of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and aspen, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
A wide variety of birds can be found in the area, including the Western Scrub-Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird, Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees and Calliope Hummingbirds.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.
Nearby Attractions
Cherry Springs Nature Area is less than 6 miles from the campground, with its pretty namesake spring, a stream for fishing, paved self-guided nature trails and picnic facilities. Mink Creek Nordic Center is about 5 miles away, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 14 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
14
Vehicle limit
14
Vehicle length
14
Driveway entry
14
Shade
14
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
13
Group Standard Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
Take I-15 to exit 63 south of Pocatello. Follow the brown Mink Creek Recreation Area signs to Bannock Highway for 2 miles. Turn left up the canyon. Go 4.5 miles to the East Fork Mink Creek road and turn left. Go 5.3 miles up East Fork Mink Creek road to the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
14 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.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 003 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 004 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 32 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 69 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028 SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-01-16 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 100 people 10 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
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