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.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryLower 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
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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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 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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- 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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