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Porcupine (Id) Campground in Idaho
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Porcupine (Id) Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Porcupine (Id) Campground is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 6 campsites. Porcupine (Id) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Porcupine (Id) Campground is located at 42.0950ยฐ N, 111.5194ยฐ W.
people allowed on 5 of 6 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
20

Porcupine (Id) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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

Stay and booking rules

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Published by Recreation.gov for Porcupine (Id) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Porcupine (Id) Campground

  • Standard 5
  • Group 1

What an RV fits

  • 32 ft5 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

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

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

All sites at Porcupine (Id) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
131Standard8-
141Standard832 ft
151Standard832 ft
161Standard832 ft
171Standard832 ft
2-Group2032 ft

About Porcupine (Id) Campground

Overview

Porcupine Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek in a scenic canyon in the rolling Idaho forests. The campground is also close to Bear Lake State Park and North Beach, offering visitors countless recreational opportunities in a serene forest setting.

Recreation

Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Highline Trail is part of the National Trail System and is the Montpelier Ranger District's premier trail. It stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and motorcyclists, attracting trail users from around the world.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries, providing excellent fishing most of the year, including in St. Charles Creek. In-season big game hunting is also a popular activity.

Facilities

The campground offers six family sites, as well as one group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads to and within the campground are paved.

Natural Features

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies more than 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah and Wyoming borders. The forest is also home to the Curlew National Grassland, and on the northern end of the forest the massive profile of the Teton Range can be seen.

Pines and aspens forest the area, providing partial shade, and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service, is 2 miles from the campground. Guided cave tours are scheduled every 30 minutes daily from approximately early June until Labor Day.

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just north of Bear Lake, offering excellent bird watching.

Bear Lake's Raspberry Days Festival occurs the first weekend in August every year, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.

Rules and notices at Porcupine (Id) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Porcupine (Id) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Electric hookups are not available

Wildlife Caution

Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message

A $5 fee will be charged for each additional vehicle

America The Beautiful Access Pass and Golden Age passport holders receive 50% off on single-family sites only

This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags

Additional single sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis

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.

Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

Porcupine (Id) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Porcupine (Id) Campground?

Porcupine (Id) 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 Porcupine (Id) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Porcupine (Id) 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 Porcupine (Id) Campground have?

Porcupine (Id) Campground has 6 campsites.

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