Third Creek Group Site
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — hiking
Location: POCATELLO, ID, ID
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Third Creek Group Site offers a large group camping area in a pretty, well-maintained setting located 12 miles northeast of Malad near Deep Creek Reservoir. The adjacent Third Creek Trailhead provides access to the Oxford Peak Trail System for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle use.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in area; also Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer.
Insider tips for Third Creek Group Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Third Creek Trailhead has hitching racks for horses, ideal for equestrian visitors
Skip Third Creek Group Site if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require cellular service or proximity to town amenities. You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Third Creek Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Malad Summit Guard Station (POCATELLO, ID), Malad Summit Campground (POCATELLO, ID), Albert Moser (Preston, ID), Cub River Guard Station (Montpelier, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Third Creek Group Site
Cell signal at Third Creek Group Site (POCATELLO, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Third Creek Trailhead has hitching racks for horses, ideal for equestrian visitors
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Malad, travel 3.5 miles north on I-15 to exit 17. Turn east onto Weston Highway and continue for 7 miles to Upper Deep Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Forest Road 231. Go one mile to Third Creek Group Site 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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