Lower Penstemon
Hollister, Idaho · 6,627 ft · In Sawtooth National Forest
Photos: Minidoka Ranger District
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,627 ft (2,020 m)6,627 ft2,020 m
Sites6
Lower Penstemon lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
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About
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
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Lower Penstemon: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TuePartly Sunny, 3% chance of rain37°26°
- WedWidespread Frost then Sunny, 1% chance of rain45°33°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny53°37°
- FriSunny60°37°
- SatSunny60°38°
Nearby camping
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Upper Penstemon Campground
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Hollister
Pettit Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Hollister
Pettit Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Oakley
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Hollister share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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