Stoddard Creek Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: DUBOIS, ID, ID

Price: From $17 per night

Price range: $17–$34 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (94 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stoddard Creek Campground is located just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of the town of Dubois, Idaho. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling and ATV riding are popular activities in the area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be accessed 8 miles away, where it crosses I-15.The campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

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

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

Stoddard Creek offers a peaceful, well-maintained campground with excellent cleanliness standards and abundant shade. Campers praise the private, spacious sites and proximity to trails for hiking, biking, and ATV exploration.

Wildlife alert: Lazuli Bunting, American Goshawk, House Wren, Northern Flicker present within 8km

Insider tips for Stoddard Creek Campground: Lower loop sites offer tree coverage and shade from a large hill, making them cooler Camp host Roger maintains the grounds to high standards Multiple water spigots throughout campground for convenience Continental Divide National Scenic Trail accessible 8 miles away at I-15 crossing

Skip Stoddard Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You book last-minute — federal campground requires early reservations.

Best time to visit Stoddard Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Al Taylor Cabin (Dubois, ID), Steel Creek Group Campground (DUBOIS, ID), Antone Cabin (ENNIS, MT), West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) (ENNIS, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Stoddard Creek Campground

Cell signal at Stoddard Creek Campground (DUBOIS, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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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DUBOIS, ID, ID★ 4.7 (94 reviews)From $17/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Stoddard Creek Campground is located just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of the town of Dubois, Idaho. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling and ATV riding are popular activities in the area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be accessed 8 miles away, where it crosses I-15.The campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 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 RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites15 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
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 — this campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure✕ You book last-minute — federal campground requires early reservations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Lower loop sites offer tree coverage and shade from a large hill, making them cooler

Camp host Roger maintains the grounds to high standards

Multiple water spigots throughout campground for convenience

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail accessible 8 miles away at I-15 crossing

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Lazuli Bunting, American Goshawk, House Wren, Northern Flicker present within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

From Dubois, Idaho: Travel north on I-15 to the Stoddard Creek Exit (Exit 184). Go west on Stoddard Creek Road (FR 002) for approximately 1 mile to the Stoddard Creek Campground Road (FR 003), then turn left into the campground.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Stoddard Creek Campground cost per night?+
Stoddard Creek Campground costs $17–$34 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Stoddard Creek Campground open?+
Stoddard Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stoddard Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Stoddard Creek Campground?+
Stoddard Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Stoddard Creek Campground?+
Stoddard Creek Campground 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 Stoddard Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stoddard Creek Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stoddard Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Stoddard Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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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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$17 /night★ 4.7 (94)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Al Taylor Cabin

Dubois, ID

From $35/night

Steel Creek Group Campground

DUBOIS, ID

From $20/night

Antone Cabin

ENNIS, MT

From $45/night

West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis)

ENNIS, MT

From $45/night

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