About Porcupine Springs
Number of accommodations: 7
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Reviews (27)
What Guests Are Saying
Porcupine Springs has been a favorite for family gatherings, with many reviewers highlighting enjoyable experiences and great breakfast cookouts. However, there were concerns about bathroom maintenance, including a lack of toilet paper and cleaning during a recent stay. Despite limited amenities, the remote location and dedicated camp host contributed to a positive overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Porcupine Springs has been a favorite for family gatherings, with many reviewers highlighting enjoyable experiences and great breakfast cookouts. However, there were concerns about bathroom maintenance, including a lack of toilet paper and cleaning during a recent stay. Despite limited amenities, the remote location and dedicated camp host contributed to a positive overall experience.
Review Summary
Deborah P
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOOP D
No water or garage service. Bathroom buildings were trashed- ran out of TP. Lots of ATVβs which can be fun or annoying depending. Spaces were larger and decent amount of tree separation. Be aware youβll drive a couple miles on gravel to get here.
Molly P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 15, Loop: LOOP D
Porcupine Springs was very busy when we were there (3 nights in July). Nearly all the campsites were full, and there was lots of activity including evening parties, woodworking with power tools (run by a generator), loud festivities from the nearby group site, and frequent ATV traffic. This site seems to be a destination spot for ATVers, so if that's not your thing, you might want to steer clear. Other things to know: It's fairly easy to get to via a tame dirt road - you don't need four wheel drive. You do, however, need a decent sense of where you're going as the forest service roads don't seem to be well-labeled. The campground is in a pretty spot and there are some nice walks if you're prepared to bushwhack (the only trails we found were those for ATV use). Campsites are pretty close to the road and to each other, though each seems to have a little bit of forest behind it that is pretty, and nice if you need a bit of privacy. There is no room for tents back there, though. There is no camp host or supervision, so you're on your own in dealing with any issues that might come up. There's no cell service as far as I know, regardless of provider. There's also no trash - it's strictly "pack in, pack out." There are pit toilets and potable water spigots at regular intervals throughout the campground. All in all, I would have found greater peace and quiet welcome, but Porcupine Springs did serve the purpose for which we were there (to visit with family in the outdoors), and it offered some pleasant scenery in the process.
Jim T
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOOP D
Great place to relax and enjoy a hike and the area. Was farther up than we expected but that was ok. On Sunday night we felt we were only ones there since most left Sunday morning.
Laura J
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 β’ Stayed at: LOPC, Loop: LOOC
We camp with a large group every year and love the group sites at Porcupine Springs Campground
Jarrad P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: LOPB, Loop: LOOB
Bagged trash left by community fire pit. Campers did not see reserved sign and we had to confront them to leave and explain we had reserved the spot
Scott H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOOP D
After a long day of travel, we showed up to find someone had already taken our reserved camp site. I showed my reservation and they were not budging. There was no host on site to help sort it out. The campground was completely full so there were no other sites to take.
Victor T
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 β’ Stayed at: LOPC, Loop: LOOC
Nice facility
Location Porcupine Springs
Address:
2306 Hiland Ave
Burley, ID, 83318
United States
From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.1669 / -114.262
Elevation: 2109 feet
Policies & Rules
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Idaho OHV Safety Message |
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Click here for more information on the Sawtooth National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Due to a new well installation for the Rock Creek water system, there will be no water available until August 31th, 2019. Please plan accordingly and bring all the water you will need for your stay. For more information, please contact the Minidoka Ranger District at 208-678-0430. |
