Third Creek Group Site
Third Creek Group Site is a national forest group campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 42.19139, -112.12306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-236-7500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Third Creek Group Site
Overview Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek. Recreation Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well. Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities. Facilities This group site can accommodate up to 125 people. A large picnic shelter, tables and grills are provided. There are 3 single vault toilets and potable water spigots. Weston Highway is paved and the one-mile stretch of road to the campground is a good gravel road with easy access for RVs and trailers. Gate code is emailed in the reservation confirmation email. Third 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 group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pocatello's public and free dump station and drinking water · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 86 designated routes (152 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Campground | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Devil Creek RV Park | Private campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
| Dry Canyon | National forest campground | 9.3 mi | — | — |
| Malad Summit Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Malad Summit Campground | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | No hookups |
| Downata Hot Springs Campground | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.