Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Federal campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Location: POCATELLO, ID, ID
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.The campground is situated along Mink Creek in the scenic Bannock Mountain Range of southeastern Idaho. A grove of ponderosa pines borders one side of the site, offering partial shade.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Well-maintained group campground 12 miles south of Pocatello with covered pavilion, excellent for group events. Popular area for hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing with access to West Fork Mink Creek Trail and multi-use trails.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Great Basin Rattlesnake, Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Calliope Hummingbird observed in the area
Insider tips for Mink Creek Group Site Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Covered pavilion provides shelter during weather Approximately 30 minutes from Pocatello for supplies or emergencies Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Mink Creek Group Site Campground if: Seeking full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Planning to camp outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Mink Creek Group Site Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Scout Mountain Campground (POCATELLO, ID), Big Springs - Caribou (POCATELLO, ID), Pebble Guard Station (POCATELLO, ID), Malad Summit Campground (POCATELLO, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Cell signal at Mink Creek Group Site Campground (POCATELLO, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.The campground is situated along Mink Creek in the scenic Bannock Mountain Range of southeastern Idaho. A grove of ponderosa pines borders one side of the site, offering partial shade.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Covered pavilion provides shelter during weather
Approximately 30 minutes from Pocatello for supplies or emergencies
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take exit 63 off I-15 just south of Pocatello. Follow the brown "Mink Creek Recreation Area" signs to Bannock Highway for 2 miles, then turn left up Mink Creek Canyon. Go 7 miles south on Bannock Highway, past Bannock Guard Station, to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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