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

Average nightly rates

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)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 20

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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
Price not available
🚐 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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3
11.1%
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7

Gary F

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

1

Sure would have been nice for the FS to call and tellmus that the camp ground would be closed the day after our reservation. Happend to call and ask a question and was told about the closure.

Troy W

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. Clean and quiet.

Troy W

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. Clean and quiet.

Jeriann S

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

Beautiful very clean camp ground.

Jeriann S

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

Beautiful very clean camp ground.

Bruce E

Verified

August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campsite, clean and well maintained! New restrooms that were kept very clean! Host’s were friendly and helpful! We usually have a get together every year and are usually able to get the same site we like! Enjoyable time!

Bruce E

Verified

August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campsite, clean and well maintained! New restrooms that were kept very clean! Host’s were friendly and helpful! We usually have a get together every year and are usually able to get the same site we like! Enjoyable time!

Jordan W

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is beautiful and was quiet and just secluded enough for us. However, there are some of the same campsite # in different loops, so make sure you go to the correct loop. I think loop A/B/C are the reserved ones.

Jordan W

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is beautiful and was quiet and just secluded enough for us. However, there are some of the same campsite # in different loops, so make sure you go to the correct loop. I think loop A/B/C are the reserved ones.

Graham S

Verified

July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice site, 22 I believe. Shady with plenty of space. Definitely cooler than Pocatello. Toilets are new and very clean. We did not do any hiking, but there trails in the area.

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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