Steel Creek Group Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: DUBOIS, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Steel Creek Group Campground is located 35 miles northeast of the town of Dubois, Idaho, and 9 miles northwest of Kilgore. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.The campground contains one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A common parking area is adjacent to the dining area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Steel Creek Group Campground offers a scenic retreat 35 miles northeast of Dubois with abundant hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers praise its beautiful wooded setting, secluded atmosphere, and excellent facilities for group gatherings.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Red-naped Sapsucker, Northern Yellow Warbler, Mountain Bluebird, White-crowned Sparrow
Insider tips for Steel Creek Group Campground: This is a group campground with one large site accommodating up to 200 people — ideal for family reunions and organized groups Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Bring self-contained RV or tent setup — no hookups available
Skip Steel Creek Group Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer year-round access (seasonal May-October only). You want a solo camping experience (primarily a group site).
Best time to visit Steel Creek Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Al Taylor Cabin (Dubois, ID), Stoddard Creek Campground (DUBOIS, ID), Antone Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Steel Creek Group Campground
Cell signal at Steel Creek Group Campground (DUBOIS, 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.
Steel Creek Group Campground is located 35 miles northeast of the town of Dubois, Idaho, and 9 miles northwest of Kilgore. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.The campground contains one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A common parking area is adjacent to the dining area.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryThis is a group campground with one large site accommodating up to 200 people
ideal for family reunions and organized groups
Book early as a federal campground with limited availability
Bring self-contained RV or tent setup
no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Dubois, Idaho: Travel north on I-15 to the Stoddard Creek Exit (Exit 184). Go east on West Camas-Miners Creek Road (FR 006) for approximately 14 miles to Steel Creek Road (FR 478), turn right and continue 0.75 miles to the campground entrance. From the Kilgore Store: Travel west/northwest approximately 8.25 miles on the West Camas-Miners Creek Road (FR 006) to Steel Creek Road (FR 478), turn left and continue 0.75 miles to the campground entrance.
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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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