Big Springs Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 42.7667, -112.0958
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Big Springs Campground is nestled along the banks of Pebble Creek at an elevation of 6,500 feet, just 16 miles from Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Big Springs Campground free?
No. Big Springs Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Big Springs Campground?
Just east of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, look for "Pebble Area" sign and turn left onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road, known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's. Turn left across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel about 7 miles to the campground.
Nearby
- BIG SPRINGS - CARIBOU0.1 mi
- PEBBLE GUARD STATION0.4 mi
- East Blackrock Campsite11.6 mi
- Goodenough Creek Campground12.4 mi
- Lower Blackrock Campsite12.7 mi
- Upper Blackrock Campsite12.8 mi
- SCOUT MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND14.4 mi
- MINK CREEK GROUP SITE CAMPGROUND16.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
