The majority of the campsites in the Big Springs Campground are nestled in the pine trees. There are plenty of recreational opportunities nearby, whether you want to go hiking, fishing, or ride horses or ATVs. There is a stream that runs through the campground, with a nature walk adjacent to it. There are only vault toilets here, but that is doable for a few nights. It helps that it is close to Lava Hot Springs, so that you can go get a shower and play in the pool - hopefully in that order. It can get a little cool at night at 6,500 feet in elevation, but hey, you're camping in the mountains.
"Overview
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.
Natural Features:
A Douglas fir forest towers over Loop A, offering partial shade. Loop B is situated among a grove of aspens which provide limited shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation:
Pebble Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Big Springs Nature Trail begins in the site, offering an easy path along the creek.
The multi-use Boundary Trail, for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, begins in the campground and accesses several additional local trails.
Facilities:
The campground contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 175 people with a shelter, tables, a campfire ring, grills and parking.
Several single and double sites are also available with tables, campfire rings and grills. Some sites have stairs between the parking spur and site pad. Single and double sites on the less shady Loop B have picnic shelters. Two equestrian sites are available with horse corrals and hitching racks.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Security is provided by hosts and periodic county sheriff patrols.
Nearby Attractions:
Lava Hot Springs is close enough for an exciting day trip. A natural hot springs soaking pool, Olympic-sized swimming pool, water slides and diving platforms provide fun for all ages. Two 9-hole disc golf courses are linked around the pool complex.
Tubing on the Portneuf River is also a very popular activity. Tube rentals are available at many locations in town.
Activities and Amenities
Within Facility
Berry Picking
Birding
Campfire Rings
Creek Access
Drinking Water
Firewood
First Aid Kit
Fishing
Grills
Group Camping
Hiking
Hitching Racks
Horse Corrals
Horseback Riding Trails
Host
Hunting
Lantern Posts
Mountain Biking
Off-Road Vehicle Trails
Picnic Shelters
Tent Pads
Vault Toilets
Wildlife Viewing
Getting There:
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.
Pebble Creek Road is a narrow single-lane dirt road with limited sight distance and not suitable for the very large RVs (the tour bus size RVs that require overhead clearance due to their height and have limited turning capacity due to length, as opposed to a truck with trailer of the same length which has a tighter turning radius due to the hitch)."
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