U.S. Forest Service · Caribou-Targhee National Forest · Dubois, ID

Stoddard Creek Campground

Stoddard Creek Campground is located just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of the town of Dubois, Idaho. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
New Group Area Location - Available for 2019New Group Area ParkingNew Group Area Fire RingSTODDARD CREEK CAMPGROUND
Photos courtesy of L.Eddy, L. Eddy · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups19
group standard area nonelectric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
GS-1GroupGravelPartial150 / 15YesYes
01StandardBack-in65GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
02StandardBack-in62GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
03StandardBack-in64GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
04StandardBack-in65GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
05StandardBack-in67GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
06StandardBack-in63GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
07StandardBack-in60GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
08StandardBack-in78GravelPartial16 / 2YesYesStandard
09StandardBack-in62GravelPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites GS-1, 01, 02, 03 and 12 more are listed accessible

The campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Picnic tables and campfire circles are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A campground host is on-site.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay
ForestCaribou-Targhee National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or Stoddard Creek Campground, Caribou-Targhee National Forest - Recreation.gov
FeesSingle Site $ 17.00. Double Site $ 34.00. Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 6.00. Group Area $125.00

Caribou-Targhee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Stoddard Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 10.1 inches of snowFebruary: 0.64 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowMarch: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 4.5 inches of snowApril: 1.29 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowMay: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJune: 1.59 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowNovember: 0.71 inches of precipitation, 6.2 inches of snowDecember: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 13.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.2°F averageFebruary: 25.3°F averageMarch: 35.0°F averageApril: 44.8°F averageMay: 53.6°F averageJune: 61.8°F averageJuly: 70.7°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 59.7°F averageOctober: 46.2°F averageNovember: 32.4°F averageDecember: 22.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dubois Exp Stn, 12 miles from the campground at 5,450 feet, station USC00102707 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 47 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Dubois, Idaho: Travel north on I-15 to the Stoddard Creek Exit (Exit 184). Go west on Stoddard Creek Road (FR 002) for approximately 1 mile to the Stoddard Creek Campground Road (FR 003), then turn left into the campground.

Nearest townDubois, Idaho
Coordinates44.4175° N, 112.2167° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearUnited Sportsman's Shooting Range ↗42.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Video of Stoddard Creek Campground, ID from maria O.

  • 0.5 mi
    Stoddard Cr Loop
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Van Noy - Stoddard
    4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.1 mi
    Stoddad Cr Ridge
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.1 mi
    Picnic Ridge
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Stoddard Creek
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Huntley Canyon
    3.6 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

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Natural features

The campground is situated in a Douglas fir and aspen forest. Stoddard Creek runs just below the site. The campground is approximately 11 miles south of the Idaho-Montana border via Monida Pass on the Continental Divide.

Recreation

Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling and ATV riding are popular activities in the area. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be accessed 8 miles away, where it crosses I-15.

Nearby

Phone, gas and groceries are 5 miles away in Spencer, Idaho or 17 miles away in Dubois.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Sites at Stoddard Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or Stoddard Creek Campground, Caribou-Targhee National Forest - Recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Single Site $ 17.00. Double Site $ 34.00. Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 6.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Stoddard Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Stoddard Creek Campground have?

21 sites, including 19 standard sites without power and 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Stoddard Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Stoddard Creek Campground have hookups?

Yes, water and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stoddard Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Sites GS-1, 01, 02, and 03 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 16 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Stoddard Creek Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Stoddard Creek Campground?

Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling and ATV riding are popular activities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation