BLM · Pocatello, ID

Redpoint Campground

This BLM managed site is located along the Bear River and has opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Overnight Camping Fees: $5.00 per vehicle/ per night. This site is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, horseshoe pits, and a kid’s play area.

First-come, first-servedFrom $5 per night

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Redpoint Campground area
Photo via Recreation.gov

Amenities & rules

Fees$5/vehicle/night
Stay limit14 Days

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Redpoint Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.66 inches of precipitation, 13.5 inches of snowFebruary: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 10.8 inches of snowMarch: 1.50 inches of precipitation, 5.1 inches of snowApril: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowMay: 2.24 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJune: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.59 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowNovember: 1.18 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowDecember: 1.57 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.8°F averageFebruary: 28.0°F averageMarch: 38.8°F averageApril: 46.0°F averageMay: 54.8°F averageJune: 63.1°F averageJuly: 71.4°F averageAugust: 69.9°F averageSeptember: 59.9°F averageOctober: 48.0°F averageNovember: 35.3°F averageDecember: 25.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Preston, 12 miles from the campground at 4,719 feet, station USC00107346 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 52 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Preston, Idaho, go north on ID 34 to about 6 miles north then turn right onto ID 36. Go about 3 miles & turn left on Oneida Narrows Road and go north along the Bear River to Redpoint Campground.

Nearest townPocatello, Idaho
Coordinates42.2341° N, 111.7588° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Campsites: 10 developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗13 mi
Outdoor gearBeaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗21.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.3 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 3.4 mi
    South Canyon
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.7 mi
    South Canyon Powerline
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.1 mi
    Peterson Spring
    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.2 mi
    Graham Hollow
    4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.8 mi
    Station Creek
    3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.9 mi
    Birch Creek-Horse Basin
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Redpoint Campground?

No. Redpoint Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How much does it cost to camp at Redpoint Campground?

$5/vehicle/night

How long can I stay at Redpoint Campground?

14 Days

What is the nearest town to Redpoint Campground?

Pocatello, Idaho.

Source: Getting there

What if Redpoint Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Maple Grove Campground (3.7 mi, first-come), Albert Moser (7.4 mi), and Willow Flat Campground (9.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby