Porcupine Springs

Sawtooth National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: BURLEY, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$75 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (27 reviews)

Season: May through October

Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/porcupine-springs to be notified when sites open up.

Porcupine Springs offers scenic beauty with abundant trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding along Rock Creek in southern Idaho. Google reviews praise it as a favorite horse camping destination with a great trail system (4.6/5 stars from 66 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Moose, coyote, Lewis's woodpecker, Northern saw-whet owl, and flammulated owl have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Porcupine Springs: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites. Bring your own trash containers since there are no trash bins at campsites. Self-contained RVs only — no hookups available.

Skip Porcupine Springs if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You're sensitive to noise from UTVs and off-road vehicles. You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure).

Best time to visit Porcupine Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Diamondfield Jack Campground (Murtaugh, ID), Pettit Campground (Murtaugh, ID), Lower Penstemon (BURLEY, ID), Upper Penstemon Campground (Twin Falls, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Porcupine Springs

Cell signal at Porcupine Springs (BURLEY, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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BURLEY, ID, ID★ 3.9 (27 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)✕ You're sensitive to noise from UTVs and off-road vehicles✕ You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites.

Bring your own trash containers since there are no trash bins at campsites.

Self-contained RVs only

no hookups available.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, coyote, Lewis's woodpecker, Northern saw-whet owl, and flammulated owl have been documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Porcupine Springs cost per night?+
Porcupine Springs costs $10–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Porcupine Springs open?+
Porcupine Springs is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Porcupine Springs have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine Springs?+
Porcupine Springs can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Porcupine Springs?+
Porcupine Springs is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Porcupine Springs?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Porcupine Springs is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Porcupine Springs open, and what are check-in times?+
Porcupine Springs is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 3.9 (27)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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