Pettit Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens in June and closes in September, with exact dates varying by year depending on weather conditions.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:01PM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:15PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized 3 inches possible in spots, especially in the higher terrain of the eastern highlands. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Pettit Campground is a rustic 8-unit campground located in the Minidoka Ranger District of Sawtooth National Forest in Cassia County, Idaho. The campground sits at approximately 7,000 feet elevation and provides a quiet base for exploring the surrounding forest lands. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. This is a primitive fee campground operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. A campground host manages the area and visits weekly during the operating season. The campground is open seasonally, typically from June through September depending on weather conditions. Activities in the area include hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Horses are not permitted at this campground. There is a 14-day stay limit within any 28-day period.
Directions
From the Minidoka Ranger District office, the campground is accessible via forest roads. Contact the ranger district at 208-678-0430 for specific directions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 678-0430 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Pettit Campground |
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