USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Steel Creek Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- June 12 to September 13
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,690 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- STEEL CREEK (NFSR 10478) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Nearest town
- DUBOIS
- Address
- 127 West Main Street, DUBOIS, ID, 83423
- Phone
- 208-270-0094
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
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About
Overview
Steel Creek Group Campground is located 35 miles northeast of the town of Dubois, Idaho, and 9 miles northwest of Kilgore. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.
Recreation
Hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking and ATV riding are popular activities in area.
Facilities
The campground contains one large accessible group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. A common parking area is adjacent to the dining area. Picnic and serving tables, a grill and campfire circle are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground offers picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and is situated among willow and pine trees adjacent to a small stream. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Phone, gas, and groceries are available in Dubois, Idaho. Minimal services are available in Kilgore, Idaho at the quaint Kilgore Store.
Fees
Fees are based on the number of Occupants
1 to 50 people = $50
51 to 100 people = $75.00
101 to 150 people = $125.00
Over 151 people = $150.00
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 9° | -18° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -18° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 18° | 3° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 25° | -4° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 33° | 23° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 43° | 29° | 82° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 50° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 43° | 31° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 31° | 7° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 21° | -6° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 9° | -6° | 39° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 1,006 trails in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Al Taylor Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Stoddard Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 21 sites
- Price Creek Campground (mt) · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Antone Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi · 1 sites
- West Fork Cabin (S of Ennis) · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi · 1 sites
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