Upper Penstemon Cg
Upper Penstemon Cg is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 42.19435, -114.28589
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recreation/rec…
About Upper Penstemon Cg
Upper Penstemon Campground is located at the base of Magic Mountain Ski Area. This is a fee campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance and reservations are recommended. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Sites are handicapped accessible and campground amenities include a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, and handicapped accessible toilets. The campground is well suited for motor homes, trailers, and tent camping. This area is popular in summer for trout fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. There is a hiking trail at Elk Butte Spring that heads south to the Pike Mountain view point. Winter sports are popular from December to March and five cross-country ski trails that vary in length from 1.2 to 8.1 miles are located nearby. Three of these trails are groomed regularly. There are 55 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and another 350 miles of ungroomed marked routes. Magic Mountain Ski Resort boasts three lifts, accessing 14 runs. A large shelter and heated restrooms near the Diamondfield Jack parking area warms winter visitors.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Penstmon Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Penstemon | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lower Penstmon Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lower Penstemon Cg | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pettit Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Pettit Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.