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Lower Penstemon Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its abundant trails and natural beauty.
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Third Fork, Pike Mountain, Rim View and Porcupine Spring trails all begin nearby. Rock Creek runs along the campground, offering good trout fishing.
The campground contains single-family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Because the campground is situated along the main road, some noise from passing cars is to be expected.
The campground is situated in a mixed conifer and aspen forest, just off Rock Creek Road. Most sites have partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape and wildlife can be seen frequently in the surrounding area.
Travel south on Twin Falls County Road G3 which becomes Forest Road 515, commonly known as Rock Creek Road, for approximately 27 miles from Hansen.
Small campground, the creek that supposedly offers great trout fishing is more like an irrigation ditch and is only accessible by tromping through someone else's camp site which isn't an issue considering all the hiking trails take you through the middle of peoples camp sites anyways.
We went sledding and had a great time. Just right for all the kids and adults. Not a huge hike up and good snow
Five stars for the view and scenic. You feel like you’re in another planet. Wild flowers are abundant at least beginning ofJune. Well, as for the campsites, spots are smaller and very uneven. We have 26 foot travel trailer and a tundra truck we have a difficult time backing in. Some campers will park their trucks/car on the loop and it’s so hard to maneuver. An hour away from the 93.
Its a great place in the winter because its a fun place to take kids sledding!!
