Lower Penstemon

2306 HILAND AVE
BURLEY, ID 83318

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.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 6 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 8 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

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RICK S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

I only use this small campground during the week and almost always (I've stayed there 8 times over 6 years) I'm the only camper. It's clean, quiet,and has great road access. I often see moose here along rock creek at dusk.

Kent T

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We loved the site. Be warned that there are a lot of flies particularly around the farthest camp site in the back. The water is not working and you will need to go up to Upper Penstemon to get water. There are also

Russell S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Needs renovation. Has no water and old restrooms. Great location very accommodating manager

gene h

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Reviewed 4 months ago

I like that it is usually uncrowded

Robert H

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Excellent experience. Friendly forest service workers. My only complaint is that I had to clean the outhouse when we arrived.

Teresa C

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Reviewed a year ago

Stay was great ,the website wasn't the easiest to navigate AND i should state somewhere in there that you get charged for your spot and additional charge to reserve on each spot. Which i did not see anywhere.

Availability

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