Upper Penstemon Campground

About

Upper Penstemon Campground is located at the base of Magic Mountain Ski Area. This is a fee campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance and reservations are recommended. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Sites are handicapped accessible and campground amenities include a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, and handicapped accessible toilets. The campground is well suited for motor homes, trailers, and tent camping. This area is popular in summer for trout fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. There is a hiking trail at Elk Butte Spring that heads south to the Pike Mountain view point. Winter sports are popular from December to March and five cross-country ski trails that vary in length from 1.2 to 8.1 miles are located nearby. Three of these trails are groomed regularly. There are 55 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and another 350 miles of ungroomed marked routes. Magic Mountain Ski Resort boasts three lifts, accessing 14 runs. A large shelter and heated restrooms near the Diamondfield Jack parking area warms winter visitors.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  18 mi

• trailhead

  Pike Mountain Trailhead

  1.6 mi

• attraction

  Oakley Valley Historical Museum

  21 mi

• recreation site

  Harrington Fork Picnic Area

  7.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: MAGIC MTN PARKING LOT in Sawtooth National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• ID
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN