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Third Fork Campground
CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
Third Fork Trailhead Picnic and Campground area is composed of 5 individual units and an accessible vault toilet. This area is suitable for motor homes and trailers and best suited for day use. Barrier free stock loading is available. Amenities include toilets and an accessible transfer station. Third Fork Trail (#004) is an easy multi-use trail that accesses an extensive trail system including Wahlstrom Hollow (#38) and Rim View Trails (#235), the latter a hiking/horse trail over moderate terrain. Rim View Trail is 9.5 miles long and runs from Buckskin Ridge to the confluence of Third and Fourth Forks of Rock Creek; it is open to foot and horse travel only. There is an approximate gain of 1900 ft. from the third Fork Trailhead end of the trail on Buckskin Ridge as it generally follows a gentle moderate grade of 8%. The trail crosses several live streams and for the most part goes through areas covered with sub-alpine fir and aspen trees. Excellent views of Rock Creek abound as the trail traverses the canyon rim along the west side of Rock Creek. During the winter, there is great skiing on the Rock Creek Trail, just south of this campground. Opening off the head of Rock Creek are 4 cross-country ski trails ranging in length from 1.2 to 8.1 miles; three of the trails are groomed and signed.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE |
|---|---|
| Fees: | None |
| Open Season: | May |
| Restrictions: | The following act is prohibited within the Minidoka Ranger District: Pursuant to 36 CFR 262.58 (a), camping in any area including a developed recreation site or an undeveloped/dispersed recreation site for more than 14 (fourteen) days in a 28 (twenty-eight) day period. A camper or a group of persons camping together must move off of National Forest lands within the Minidoka Ranger District for a minimum of 14 days after camping for 14 days. Campers who remain longer than 14 consecutive days and/or camp more than 14 days within a 28 day period may receive fines under the authority described under Special Order Number: 0414-01-028. For more information contact the Minidoka Ranger District, Burley, ID 208-678-0430. No Horses are allowed in the campground. Limit 2 vehicles per site. Vehicles must be parked on gravel spurs provided. Do not park on the road; do not block traffic.. |
| Closest Towns: | Twin Falls, Idaho, Kimberly, ID. |
| Operated By: | Minidoka Ranger District. This campground is not part of NRRS. Call 1-208-678-0439 for more informa |