Goodenough Creek Campground
Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are motorized and non-motorized trails leading to the Caribou – Targhee National Forest trail system. Campsites: 10 developed sites: 5 are restricted to tent camping and 5 of which are designed for RVs/trailers and tents. This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. There are no fees associated with this site.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Stay limit | 14 Days |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From McCammon, cross over I-15 and go west about a mile. The road connects to Marsh Creek Road; Turn left on Marsh Creek Road and travel about a quarter mile. Take a right onto Green Road. Continue about 2 miles to the recreation area.
| Nearest town | Pocatello, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.6543° N, 112.2858° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- At this time, and there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Pocatello's public and free dump station and drinking water ↗ | 15.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Pocatello Running Company ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 45.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 4.6 miScout Mountain Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 7.6 mi
- 7.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miGoodenough2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miMormon Canyon3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.4 miBell Marsh-Walker-Goodenough ↗10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miBell Marsh Creek3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.4 miOld Tom1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.4 miScout - Bell Marsh1.3 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- McCammon State Bank BuildingBuilding · McCammon · 4.6 mi
- H. O. Harkness Stable BuildingBuilding · McCammon · 4.7 mi
- L.D.S. Ward BuildingBuilding · Lava Hot Springs · 14 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Goodenough Creek Campground?
No. Goodenough Creek 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 Goodenough Creek Campground?
Nothing. Goodenough Creek Campground is listed as free.
How long can I stay at Goodenough Creek Campground?
14 Days
Is there cell service at Goodenough Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Goodenough Creek Campground?
Pocatello, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Goodenough Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Scout Mountain Campground (4.5 mi, partly first-come), Mink Creek Group Site Campground (8.4 mi), and Hawkins Reservoir Campground (10.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby