Big Springs Caribou

4350 CLIFFS DRIVE
POCATELLO, ID 83204

Overview

Big Springs Campground is nestled along the banks of Pebble Creek at an elevation of 6,500 feet, just 16 miles from Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Pebble Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Big Springs Nature Trail begins in the site, offering an easy path along the creek.

The multi-use Boundary Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, begins in the campground and accesses several additional local trails.

Facilities

The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 175 people with a shelter, tables, a campfire ring, grills and parking.

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. Several single and double sites are also available with tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs between the parking spur and site pad. Single and double sites on the less shady Loop B have picnic shelters. Two equestrian sites are available with horse corrals and hitching racks. Potable water and vault toilets are provided.

Security is provided by the host and periodic patrols by the county sheriff.

This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For any questions please call 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

Natural Features

A Douglas fir forest towers over Loop A, offering partial shade. Loop B is situated among a grove of aspens which provide limited shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Lava Hot Springs is close enough for an exciting day trip. A natural hot springs soaking pool, Olympic-sized swimming pool, water slides and diving platforms provide fun for all ages. Two 9-hole disc golf courses are linked around the pool complex.

Tubing on the Portneuf River is also a very popular activity. Tube rentals are available at many locations in town.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

Camp site features

Across 16 camp sites:

Fire pit: 2 of 16 sites
Pets allowed: 15 of 16 sites
ADA accessible: 10 of 16 sites
Group sites: 1 of 16 sites
Longest RV: 70 ft
Largest party: 175 people

Directions

Just east of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, look for "Pebble Area" sign and turn left onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road, known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's. Turn left across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel about 7 miles to the campground. Pebble Creek Road is a narrow single-lane dirt road with limited sight distance and not suitable for the very large RVs (the tour bus size RVs that require overhead clearance due to their height and have limited turning capacity due to length, as opposed to a truck with trailer of the same length which has a tighter turning radius due to the hitch).

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Emily C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This campground is far from Lava Hot Springs, but in a very beautiful area. It's secluded—a tree-filled pocket with some picturesque, hidden campsites and a lovely nature trail. Give yourself extra time when you're driving because the road is bumpy in places, but we loved our experience. It was a pleasant, beautiful surprise (as were the cows that would wander through the campground from time to time).

Shanda W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Fantastic site and campground! Site size are true to listed size. We were on site 2 with a 25ft bumper pull and in site 3 with a 45ft fifth wheel. While yes it was the biggest they had seen it was manageable. Sites had great tree coverage, covered tables and good fire pits. Facilities are well maintained. Group site is huge and we will be looking to reserve that next year.

Tallia B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our stay was great. Camp host was friendly and very helpful. Road to the campground is narrow and very rough! If road was maintained better, we would definitely stay here again!

Jan H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very clean and quiet.

Jason H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Loved this years trip. Camp host were fantastic people and were on top of everything. Been coming up here yearly for the last few years and this was one of the best ones.

Matthew W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Disgustingly filthy campground overrun by grazing cattle--everywhere at the campsites are cow patties. Surely it can't be that difficult to maintain the fences and cattle guards to keep cattle out of the campground and the camp sites!

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