OutReserve

Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Mink Creek pavilion and view
A grassy field that is part of Mink Creek Group Site
The path to the vault toilets at Mink Creek
The sign alerting drivers to Mink Creek's entrance
Mink Creek sign and view

Featured amenities

Fire Pit

About Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Mink Creek Group Site Campground is located just 12 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho, along the Bannock Highway. The Mink Creek area is a popular area for birding and wildlife viewing, with many miles of multi-use trails waiting to be explored.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 27

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

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  • Fire Pit
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Tawnie L

August 28, 2022

5

Welcome instructions where clear and the campground was very well kept and clean. We had our wedding at the venue and it was everything I had in mind.

Glenda J

January 15, 2020

5

Quiet, private and a lot of parking

Location Mink Creek Group Site Campground

Address:
4350 Cliffs Drive
Pocatello, ID, 83204
United States

Highway access

Mink Creek Group Site Campground is accessible via exit 63 off I-15, located just south of Pocatello. From the interstate, follow Bannock Highway for approximately 7 miles to reach the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 42.7286 / -112.417

Elevation: 1571 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
  • The group site gate code is included in the reservation confirmation email. Please call the Pinnacle Parks LLC at 208-757-3999 between the hours of 08:00 am and 09:00 pm if you have any questions.
  • Any commercial event or activity where a participation fee is charged or the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service requires a special use permit. Please call the Westside Ranger District for more information if you are trying to host a commercial event or activity at Mink Creek Group Site. 
  • There are no water or sewer hookups at this campground.
  • This facility is pack-it-in/pack-it-out.
  • Off-road vehicles and horses are not allowed in the campground.
  • Click here for more info about the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
  • 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.
  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • Wildlife Caution

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Last updated: June 13, 2026

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