Scout Mountain Campground
Pocatello, Idaho · 6,532 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,532 ft (1,991 m)6,532 ft1,991 m
Sites14
Scout Mountain Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 003Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people65 ft
- 005Standard · accessible · up to 8 people70 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people55 ft
- 013Standard · up to 8 people60 ft
- 014Standard · up to 8 people70 ft
- 015Standard · up to 8 people65 ft
- 016Standard · up to 8 people60 ft
- 017Standard · up to 8 people55 ft
- 018Standard · up to 16 people60 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Reservations
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible (limited)
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About
Overview
Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails.Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking are very popular activities in the area. The paved 1-mile Scout Mountain Nature Trail loops the campground, leading to several overlooks. The East Fork Mink Creek Trail begins within the site and the Crestline Trail is nearby.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Scout Mountain Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Light Snow, 29% chance of rain43°32°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain52°35°
- ThuSunny61°36°
- FriSunny64°37°
- SatSunny62°38°
Nearby camping
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Mink Creek Group Site Campground
Public Land · 3.9 mi · Pocatello
Goodenough Creek Campground
Public Land · 4.5 mi · McCammon
McCammon RV Park
RV Park · 8.2 mi · McCammon
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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