Scout Mountain Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
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.
An additonal 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
- The road to the campground is paved and has a few switchbacks; RVs should have no trouble accessing the facility
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.
There is not water, sewer, or electrical hookups in the campground.
This is a pack it in, pack it out facility; please bring garbage bags
- Horses, livestock and off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Changes & 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.
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
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
