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45 reviews
Lower Penstemon campground offers a clean and quiet environment, often with little crowding, making it a great spot for campers. Visitors appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings, including a nearby creek and sightings of wildlife like moose. However, some facilities, such as restrooms and water access, need improvement, and there are occasional issues with flies and website navigation for reservations.
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July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
No fresh water was available at either Lower or Upper Penstemon. Had to drive several miles up the canyon to Diamondfield Jack to get water. The picnic table at my site was very dirty. There was litter in the site. Some can only be blamed on the previous campers but there is no excuse for the lack of water.
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August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
Right off the road, which was surprisingly busy for being way off major highways. Most of the campsites were reserved but only 2 (including mine) were actually occupied. My campsite had limited parking and no flat spot for my small 2 person tent.
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August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
Right off the road, which was surprisingly busy for being way off major highways. Most of the campsites were reserved but only 2 (including mine) were actually occupied. My campsite had limited parking and no flat spot for my small 2 person tent.
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July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
This site is not maintained at all. The pit vaults could be smelled several feet away from them and looked like they hadn’t been touched in weeks. There is no water though there are pumps. We ended up leaving as sleeping in a site where you can smell fecal matter coming from the pit vaults was beyond disgusting.
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July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
This site is not maintained at all. The pit vaults could be smelled several feet away from them and looked like they hadn’t been touched in weeks. There is no water though there are pumps. We ended up leaving as sleeping in a site where you can smell fecal matter coming from the pit vaults was beyond disgusting.
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June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
We were glad we brought toilet paper because there wasn’t much when we got there. Also on one of the outhouses had a broken handle. We were surprised to see so many moose… it was awesome. We kept our distance of course. Not much shade in some of the campsites , so bring your own.
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June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
We were glad we brought toilet paper because there wasn’t much when we got there. Also on one of the outhouses had a broken handle. We were surprised to see so many moose… it was awesome. We kept our distance of course. Not much shade in some of the campsites , so bring your own.
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August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
A small loop campground, a fair distance from the "beaten track." Forest Route 500 continuing on to Oakley is about 25 mi on a dusty gravel road (in case you don't want to go back out the way you drove in).
There is a trail along the crest of the ridge above the campground--just go up the steep hill maybe 100 yards. Watch deer grazing on the opposite side of the valley.
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August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
A small loop campground, a fair distance from the "beaten track." Forest Route 500 continuing on to Oakley is about 25 mi on a dusty gravel road (in case you don't want to go back out the way you drove in).
There is a trail along the crest of the ridge above the campground--just go up the steep hill maybe 100 yards. Watch deer grazing on the opposite side of the valley.
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August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER PENSTEMON
I booked sites 2 and 6 for a group of people. We all ended up staying at site 2, as there was more flat area for tents and more open space overall. All sites are very close to bathrooms. It is about 40 minutes away from cell service, which was nice! Quiet, peaceful campground.
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2306 Hiland Ave, Burley, ID 83318 United States
Elevation: 2,027 ft
Travel south on Twin Falls County Road G3 which becomes Forest Road 515, commonly known as Rock Creek Road, for approximately 27 mi from Hansen.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 11,958
Nearby city: Twin Falls, ID
Approx. 27 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,163 ft
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