Big Springs - Caribou
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
This is Big Springs Campground on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can check the kiosk board for available campsites, check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube.
A fee of $7 will be collected on-site for extra vehicles parked in a campsite. The Allowable Vehicle/Driveway Details section has information on maximum vehicles allowed for individual campsites. Single sites: 1 vehicle, Double Sites: 2 vehicles, Triple Site: 3 vehicles
- There are no electric, water or sewer site hookups at this campground
- This facility is pack-it-in/pack-it-out
- Off-road vehicles not allowed to be operated on campground roads
- Wildlife Caution
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Click here for more info about the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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4350 CLIFFS DRIVE POCATELLO ID 83204
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-236-7500
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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).
Available Campsites
- Site 031, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H2, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H1, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU , Type Standard Nonelectric
