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Curlew Campground in Idaho
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Curlew Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Curlew Campground is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 7 campsites. Curlew Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Curlew Campground is located at 42.0706° N, 112.6914° W.
people allowed on 4 of 7 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
200

Curlew Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Campsites at Curlew Campground

  • Standard 6
  • Group 1
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft1 site
  • 35 ft1 site
  • 40 ft1 site
  • 45 ft1 site
  • 60 ft1 site
  • 70 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: boating, hiking, wildlife, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Curlew Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
008Curlew CampgroundStandard16--
001CURLEW CAMPGROUNDStandard3260 ft-
002CURLEW CAMPGROUNDStandard825 ft-
004CURLEW CAMPGROUNDStandard840 ft-
005CURLEW CAMPGROUNDStandard845 ft-
014CURLEW CAMPGROUNDStandard870 ftAccessible
015CURLEW CAMPGROUNDGroup20035 ftAccessible

About Curlew Campground

Overview

Curlew Campground is located just seven miles north of Snowville, Utah, and fewer than 10 miles south of Holbrook, Idaho. The campground is adjacent to Stone Reservoir in the Curlew National Grassland. It sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet.

Recreation

Stone Reservoir is closed to all motor crafts, boats and water crafts do to invasive spieces.

The surrounding area is crisscrossed by numerous off-road vehicle trails. Horseback riding is allowed on the open range.

Facilities

The campground is open year-round and contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A picnic shelter, picnic and serving tables, grills, campfire rings, and cement site pad and horseshoe pits are provided. Several single sites and one triple-family campsite, and vault toilets are available. Each individual campsite is equipped with tables, campfire rings and grills. Most sites have small picnic shelters for shade. Site 14 is accessible, with a cement site pad and paved parking spur.

The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can check the kiosk board for available campsites, check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube.

There are no electric, water or sewer site hookups. The road within the campground is paved and parking spurs, unless otherwise noted, are gravel. Security is provided by the hosta and periodic patrols by the county sheriff.

Curlew Campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

Natural Features

The surrounding area is an open desert environment dotted with sagebrush and very few trees. The campground contains open, mowed lawns. Natural shade is very limited.

Curlew National Grassland offers great areas for year-round birding. Some of the birds found in the area include Sage Thrasher, Vesper Sparrow, Brewer's Sparrow, Ash-throated Flycatcher and Scott's Oriole. Sharp-tailed grouse are best viewed in March and April.

Nesters include the Ferruginous Hawk, Common Poorwill, Gray Flycatcher, Pinyon and Western Scrub-Jays, Juniper Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Loggerhead Shrike. Redhead, Ring-necked duck, Canvasback and Lesser Scaup can often be seen near Stone Reservoir. Fall brings Canada and Snow geese. Wintering birds include Killdeer, Marsh Wren and song sparrows.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

Rules and notices at Curlew Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Curlew Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Curlew Campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

There are no electric, water or sewer site hookups

The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can check the kiosk board for available campsites, check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube.

An additonal fee of $5 will be collected on-site for extra vehicles parked in a campsite. The Allowable Vehicle/Driveway Details section has information on maximum vehicles allowed for individual campsites. Single sites: 1 vehicle, Double Sites: 2 vehicles, Triple Site: 3 vehicles

If interested in staying at the campground during the non-peak season please contact the Westside Ranger District at 208-236-7500.

Stone Reservoir is closed to all motor crafts, boats and water crafts do to invasive spieces.

Horses are not allowed in the campground

Wildlife Caution

Idaho OHV Safety Message

Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Curlew Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Curlew Campground?

Curlew Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Curlew Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Curlew Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Curlew Campground have?

Curlew Campground has 7 campsites.

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