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Lower Penstemon

US Forest Service · Idaho

Lower Penstemon in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Lower Penstemon Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its abundant trails and natural beauty. Recreation Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Third Fork, Pike Mountain, Rim View and Porcupine Spring trails all begin nearby. Rock Creek runs along the campground, offering good trout fishing.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$8/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
48
Phone
208-678-0430
Coordinates
42.19528, -114.28333

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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