Mammoth Springs Campground
Mammoth Springs Campground features 8 camp units, vault toilets, and potable water (July-September). Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include Dismal Lake (1 mile). This campground was recently improved through a grant through an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15/night when water pump handles are on or $12/night without water, an additional $5 third vehicle fee applies. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June to October |
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
| Fees | $15/night when water pump handles are on or $12/night without water, an additional $5 third vehicle fee applies. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.1039° N, 115.6307° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireNugget Hill
8 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedRx D5 Ablt Block #4
31 mi from the campground · 75 acres
- PrescribedRx D5 2 Short #18
34 mi from the campground · 16 acres
- PrescribedRx D4 Clearwater Crossing Admin
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.7 miIsabella Point Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miBluff Spur Connection OHV2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miSpotted Pineapple OHV0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miBoast OHV1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miBear Skull Lookout OHV0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.4 miWest Fork Alpine Creek OHV0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.6 miWest Fork Alpine OHV0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Avery DepotBuilding · Avery · 13 mi
- Avery Ranger StationHistoric district · Avery · 13.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Mammoth Springs Campground?
$15/night when water pump handles are on or $12/night without water, an additional $5 third vehicle fee applies.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Mammoth Springs Campground?
Mammoth Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mammoth Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tin Can Flat Campground (8.7 mi, first-come), Turner Flat Campground (9.2 mi, first-come), and Conrad Crossing Campground (10.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby