THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE
Malad City, Idaho · USDA Forest Service
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About
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.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.For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.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.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.
Directions
From Malad, travel 3.5 miles north on I-15 to exit 17. Turn east onto Weston Highway and continue for 7 miles to Upper Deep Creek Reservoir. Turn left on Forest Road 231. Go one mile to Third Creek Group Site Campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- Idaho
- City / area
- Malad City
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Campsites
- 1
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $80 / night
- Rating
- 4.10 / 5 (10 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- MALAD SUMMIT GUARD STATION 21.2 km away
- MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND 21.7 km away
- Redpoint Campground 30.4 km away
- Maple Grove Campground 33.8 km away
- ALBERT MOSER 35.8 km away
- CUB RIVER GUARD STATION 37.4 km away