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Campsites
Upper Penstemon Campground has 9 campsites available. Each has a picnic table and fire ring. Site 3 has an extra long table, site 5 has two tables ,and site 4's fire ring is a primitive stone ring.
Water
There is a pressurized water system and the water was clean and cold.
Restroom
There is one vault style outhouse which was clean and well stocked. Each door had some minor damage but still useable.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood.
Pets
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Picnic Area
None.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
None nearby, but I have found one at Anderson Camp 1188 E. 990 S. Eden, ID. They charge $8.00 for use of their RV dump.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
None.
Garbage Services
By calling the forest service office, I found there is a dumpster in one of the parking lots near Diamondfield Jack Campground.
Fishing
I heard talk of some very good trout fishing but you had to find the remote streams to find it.
Boating
No.
Swimming
No.
Recreation
Camping, birding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are activities in this area. There are many trails in the mountains from here.
Wildlife
Deer are common here and one could also see elk, fox, coyote and small woodland animals. Birds are abundant, I saw many small birds around the campground.
Fee Schedule
The daily fee is $8.00 per day for each site. No extra vehicle or day use fees were listed.
Reservations
This is a first come first served campground.
Fees & Res.
This is a first come first served campground. The daily fee is $8.00 per day for each site. No extra vehicle or day use fees were listed.
Upper Penstemon Campground
π Magic Mountain Area
π 42.194233,-114.285890
β° 6,673 ft
Upper Penstemon Campground is only .3 mile upstream from Lower Penstemon Campground. It is set on a gentle forested slope. There is a hiking trail coming in at the lower end and going out at the top of the campground. These trails would be fun to explore. The elevation is over 6600 feet so the nights will normally be cool. The days may get hot but there is plenty of shade here.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Twin Falls follow this Google Map.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.