Lower Penstemon
Lower Penstemon is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 42.19528, -114.28333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-678-0430
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lower Penstemon
Overview 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. Facilities The campground contains single-family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Because the campground is situated along the main road, some noise from passing cars is to be expected. Natural Features The campground is situated in a mixed conifer and aspen forest, just off Rock Creek Road. Most sites have partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape and wildlife can be seen frequently in the surrounding area.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- ProFlame · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 285 designated routes (594 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Penstmon Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Penstemon Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Upper Penstmon Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Upper Penstemon Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pettit Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Pettit Campground | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.