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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service group campground

Steel Creek Group Campground

Forest Service group campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Clark County, Idaho. 6,671 feet. 10.5 miles from Spencer.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Elevation
6,671 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
1 1 group standard area non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Clark County

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.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • biking
  • camping
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Steel Creek Group Campground

The ringed pin is this group campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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