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Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Mink Creek Group Site Campground is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 1 campsite. Mink Creek Group Site Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located at 42.7286° N, 112.4172° W.

people allowed on each site: 200

Mink Creek Group Site Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Group 1
Accessible 1

What an RV fits

50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

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

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Mink Creek Group Site Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the MINK CREEK GROUP SITE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
1	Group	200	50 ft	Accessible

About Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Overview

Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.

Recreation

The West Fork Mink Creek Trail begins just outside the campground and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Additional trails including Corral Creek Trail and Valve House Trail are in the vicinity.

Facilities

The campground offers one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. The site contains a 40x80-foot picnic pavilion with concrete base, large paved parking area, 12 large picnic tables, two serving tables and a large fire ring, two accessible vault toilets and four potable water hydrants.

The pavilion has two electrical outlets and night lighting.

The road to the campground is paved, allowing easy access for RVs and cars. Security is provided by a locked entrance gate, area campground hosts and periodic county sheriff patrols.

Mink Creek Group Area is popular for outdoor weddings; if you plan to move any site furniture please call Pinnacle Parks LLC for approval at (208)757-3999. Remember that site check-in time is 2:00 pm on the day of your reservation and check-out time is noon of the following day. Firewood is not provided and is not available on site for gathering. Garbage service is not provided.

Mink Creek Group Site 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 campground is situated along Mink Creek in the scenic Bannock Mountain Range of southeastern Idaho. A grove of ponderosa pines borders one side of the site, offering partial shade. Aspens and pines dot the surrounding mountainsides.

A wide variety of birds can be found in the area, including the Western Scrub-Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Bushtit, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees and Calliope Hummingbirds.

Nearby Attractions

Cherry Springs Nature Area is nearby, with its pretty namesake spring, a stream for fishing, paved self-guided nature trails and picnic facilities. Mink Creek Nordic Center is also nearby, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Mink Creek Group Site Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

The group site gate code is included in the reservation confirmation email. Please call the Pinnacle Parks LLC at 208-757-3999 between the hours of 08:00 am and 09:00 pm if you have any questions.

Any commercial event or activity where a participation fee is charged or the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service requires a special use permit. Please call the Westside Ranger District for more information if you are trying to host a commercial event or activity at Mink Creek Group Site.

Check in is at 2pm. Check out is at noon.

There are no water or sewer hookups at this campground.

This facility is pack-it-in/pack-it-out.

Off-road vehicles and horses are not allowed in the campground.

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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.

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Mink Creek Group Site Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?

Mink Creek Group Site Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Mink Creek Group Site Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Mink Creek Group Site 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 Mink Creek Group Site Campground have?

Mink Creek Group Site Campground has 1 campsites.