Scout Mountain Campground

The entrance to Scout Mountain Campground Loop D
Scout Mountain Campground site 2
Scout Mountain site with trees
Scout Mountain Campground site
A picnic area at Scout Mountain Campground

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Sites & Rates

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14 total sites

RV Sites

14 sites

About Scout Mountain Campground

Scout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain at an elevation of 6,900 feet, just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. Scout Mountain is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy exploring a variety of local multi-use trails.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 20

Campground Amenities

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 013, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 015, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 016, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 019, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 024, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 025, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (171)

What Guests Are Saying

Scout Mountain Campground offers a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained environment with spacious sites and excellent facilities, including impressively clean bathrooms. The camp host is highly praised for her friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to a pleasant camping experience. While some guests noted issues such as noise from generators and close proximity of campsites, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.2
171 reviews
5
57.3%
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4
22.8%
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11.1%
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David B

Verified

June 6, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

this is a fun little campsite to go to with young kids. I had a good time. the bathrooms were clean and the camp site was clean so we enjoyed our visit.

Dwayne S

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. We really enjoyed our stay. It was the end of the season so it was very quiet. The camp host was very nice and helpful. Cell service (T-Mobile) was serviceable for calls, text and light internet but a bit too spotty for reliable streaming. We will definitely return.

Dwayne S

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. We really enjoyed our stay. It was the end of the season so it was very quiet. The camp host was very nice and helpful. Cell service (T-Mobile) was serviceable for calls, text and light internet but a bit too spotty for reliable streaming. We will definitely return.

Doug W

Verified

October 4, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

Scout Mountain is a surprise. I’ve driven past this area on I15 dozens of times and had no idea what a beautiful location was waiting just a few minutes away. Big trees, separated camp sites and nice facilities. A little disappointed with noise from other peoples music but I guess that’s to be expected. Easy access in the campground and having no water and electric hook ups keeps some of the big rigs out. If you want to move your living room to the campground, this might not be the place. Trails are immediately accessible from the campground. I did a 12 mountain bike ride but met others doing 40+ miles. Also met several dirt bikes but they were extremely courteous on the trails.

Doug W

Verified

October 4, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

Scout Mountain is a surprise. I’ve driven past this area on I15 dozens of times and had no idea what a beautiful location was waiting just a few minutes away. Big trees, separated camp sites and nice facilities. A little disappointed with noise from other peoples music but I guess that’s to be expected. Easy access in the campground and having no water and electric hook ups keeps some of the big rigs out. If you want to move your living room to the campground, this might not be the place. Trails are immediately accessible from the campground. I did a 12 mountain bike ride but met others doing 40+ miles. Also met several dirt bikes but they were extremely courteous on the trails.

Maislyn R

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

We had our wedding reception here and it was wonderful! The camp host is very kind and helpful!

Maislyn R

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

We had our wedding reception here and it was wonderful! The camp host is very kind and helpful!

KAREN R

Verified

September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Camp host was great! We had a wedding up there and he was very accommodating.

KAREN R

Verified

September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Camp host was great! We had a wedding up there and he was very accommodating.

Paul A

Verified

September 27, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Very cozy venue among the trees.

Location Scout Mountain Campground

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

Highway access

Scout Mountain Campground is accessible via I-15, with exit 63 located south of Pocatello. From there, travel along Bannock Highway and follow the signs to Mink Creek Recreation Area.

Elevation: 1990 feet

Distance to downtown

15 mi drive to downtown Pocatello (about 27 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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