Upper Penstemon Campground
Currently closed for the season. The campground typically opens in June and operates through September, with exact dates varying based on snow and road conditions.
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About
Upper Penstemon Campground is a small, scenic campground located at the base of Magic Mountain Ski Area within the Sawtooth National Forest. The campground features 8 individual campsites and 1 group site, suitable for tents, motor homes, and trailers. Sites include vault toilets with ADA accessibility, but no potable water is available. This first-come, first-served campground operates seasonally, typically from June through September depending on conditions. Campers can pay on-site using fee envelopes at the collection box or via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. The campground enforces a limit of 2 vehicles per site and prohibits camping for more than 14 days within any 28-day period. Horses are not allowed in the campground. The surrounding area offers diverse recreation opportunities including trout fishing, hiking to Pike Mountain viewpoint from Elk Butte Spring, and wildlife watching during summer months. In winter, the area transforms into a winter sports destination with five cross-country ski trails ranging from 1.2 to 8.1 miles, 55 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, and Magic Mountain Ski Resort with three lifts and 14 runs.
Directions
Upper Penstemon Campground is located 27.2 miles south of Hansen, ID at the base of Magic Mountain Ski Area.
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 |
Availability
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