Q&A - Ask the Community about Scout Mountain Campground, Written by someone with an affiliation to the property, Duplicate review submitted by the same member, Multiple reviews submitted by members of the same household, Reviewer did not actually visit the location, The Best RV Parks and Campgrounds in the Florida Keys, America's Top National Parks for RV Camping, The Mighty 5: All the Camping in Utah’s National Parks, The Top 15 States for RV Camping in National Forests, What You Need To Know About The New Camping Rules Near The Tetons, The Best State Park Campgrounds in Each State. 63 likes. Good cell se... Go 4.5 miles to the East Fork Mink Creek road and turn left. No issues finding a spot to sleep at 9pm on a Saturday. We took our 32-foot Class C motorhome, pulling a Ford Escape, up the winding paved hill road to the camp. No road noise, because it is near the top of a mountain. Single and double sites are available as well, with picnic tables, campfire rings, lantern posts and tent pads. We stayed 2 nights (early July) at Scout Mountain Campground because we had heard that the birding (bird watching) was incredible at the campground and other nearby areas. July 1, 2018 • Jenny Peek. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails. Follow the brown Mink Creek Recreation Area signs to Bannock Highway for 2 miles. No livestock. Mink Creek Nordic Center is about 5 miles away, with hiking and horseback riding trails in summer months and groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails. The hike to scout mt was great too. Guess your results may vary. Also, we had spotty cell coverage. There is a large group area that was being utilized by a large youth group. Scout Mountain is a campground located in Pocatello, Idaho. more. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. more. Plan your road trip to Scout Mountain Campground in ID with Roadtrippers. Spacious grass-mowed lawn for plenty of tents, Good stay, but of course it’s winter in the mountains :-), Campsite closed for the winter as of November 16. Get info on SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND, Idaho including image gallery, interactive map, directions, activities & campground reservations. They can be contacted via phone at (208) 236-7500 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. I'm giving this a full 5 stars mainly due to the fact that we snagged the best spot in the campground, site 7. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails. Take I-15 to exit 63 south of Pocatello. Facilities: The campground contains one large group site for up to 100 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire ring with benches. Go 5.3 miles up East Fork of Mink Creek road to Scout Mountain Campground. This spot is beautiful right under the shadow of scout mountain. Scout Mountain Campground is covered by the Scout Mountain, ID US Topo Map quadrant Caribou-Targhee National Forest Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Scout Mountain campground Not wanting to spend another long day driving, we settled for a Forest Service campground outside Pocatello. This map was created by a user. Scout Mountain Campground is a camp in Idaho and has an elevation of 6545 feet. Note, our site was a non-reservable site and we were fortunate enough to get it by arriving late morning on a Friday. If you need to access town, it's about a 25 minute drive, but not bad. Website 208-524-7500 View Map Reviews Photo Search* Add Review Navigation* Update Info StreetView* Indian Springs Resort and RV 4.3. This is a US Forest Service campground. Go 5.3 miles up East Fork Mink Creek road to the campground. No riding in the campground. Quiet, secluded, but still near others. Recreation: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking are very popular activities in the area. Group Site accommodates 100 people, call for fee. Over the 100 mile and 50 mile courses there is less than 2 miles of pavement, the majority of the rest is some of the finest single track in Idaho. The only downsides of the campground is that the brush and tree branches need to be trimmed away from the access roads and pull-ins/throughs. The campground is maintained by US National Forest. East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is located about 7 miles from Pocatello. Have you written a blog post about Scout Mountain Campground? Devil Creek RV Park $40 starting/night Lava Spa Motel & RV Overview Map (0) Reviews Overview. Summer wildflowers are abundant. Address 42.69167, -112.35889 42°41'30"N, 112°21'32"W Pocatello ID United States Link to a map. All vehicles and RV's must park in designated areas only. Blue sky above and green pine forest below make Scout Mountain as camera-worthy as they come. Would definitely stay here a couple nights if we weren’t just passing thru to MT. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777. Natural Features: The campground sits high atop the Bannock Mountain Range in a scenic forest of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and aspen, which offers partial shade. Recreation Good cell service. No drop-offs though, except a few easy ones. Nice campground with nice views of the mountains and valleys, but no fishing and no wildlife to view other than free-range cattle. 1.92 mi. Welcome to Scout Mountain Ultras! Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. But it was not quiet. No road noise, because it is near the top of a mountain. See 5 traveler reviews, 26 photos and blog posts Vehicles park in developed areas only. Campground Notes: vault toilets • dump station not available • trails from campground • trails nearby • 6,500’ elevation. Scout Mountain Campground. This is a pack it in, pack it out facility; please bring garbage bags There were only two pull-thro... Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. One large group site is also available. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/scout-mountain-east-fork-of-mink-creek Each site also has a … Scout Mountain is a campground located near the city of Pocatello. There are some quite long sites if you need one. There’s tent, RV, and horse camping sites available. We are self contained, so do not use the campground bathrooms, but I suspect the bathrooms are simply a vault toilet. Learn how to create your own. Choose Your Site. Turn left up the canyon. We also have our own water spicket at the site, along with a nice fire pit, a standing BBQ grill and a picnic table. Idaho Falls, ID  83401 1405 Hollipark Drive While I did see a couple of 5th wheels there, it is a steep and winding road leading to the campground, with tight curves. Get directions, find nearby businesses and places, and much more. Scout Mountain Campground is close to Camp Tendoy. The paved 1-mile Scout Mountain Nature Trail loops the campground, leading to several overlooks. Campground Details and Amenities: $, 25 sites, May-Oct, All ages, Tents, 70 ft max RV length, 6500 ft elev, Accepts Big Rigs, water, toilets, (C) Advertise. The conifer trees are amazing. Camp Eagle Mountain. Please select a reason for flagging this item: © 2020 Campendium Inc. All rights reserved. We very much liked this spot and birding in our camp included Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Calliope Hummingbirds, a pair of nesting American Robins with two hungry chicks, warblers, and there were also many pretty butterflies. Become a Campendium Supporter and enjoy ad-free browsing plus bonus features! Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. There are some quite long sites if you need one. ATV's or ORV's allowed on designated trails only. And, frankly, the drumming was not unpleasant. There were college kids partying very loudly until 11pm. Save to Favorites Travelers Booked These Nearby. If you like trees, this is the place for you. The Greenbrier Campground provides the ultimate camping experience for Scout troops as it offers plenty of tent sites, all which contain a picnic table and fire ring. Scout Mountain National Forest Service Campground. About Scout Mountain Campground. more. Campendium is an Amazon associate site and earns from qualifying purchases. If you like trees, this is the place for you. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Recommended by a local at a restaurant, this place is amazing. Additional Info. Other benefits to this campground are the proximity to biking/hiking trails, good cell reception, and friendly hosts. If you have some Scouts in your group who are a bit nervous about camping for the first time, they can take comfort knowing that there are modern restroom facilities just steps away. Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. This place takes camping to the next level with rock climbing opportunities, berry picking, and mountain views that are more than worth the hike or mountain bike ride. The East Fork Mink Creek Trail begins within the site and the Crestline Trail is nearby. 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