Stoddard Creek
Spencer, Idaho
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Stoddard Creek Campground is located just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of the town of Dubois, Idaho. Visitors come to the area to enjoy the abundance of trails, wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic beauty.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Spencer, Idaho
- Head north toward I-15 N (121 ft)
- Merge onto I-15 N (8.8 mi)
- Take exit 190 (0.4 mi)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto I-15 S (5.3 mi)
- Take exit 184 toward Stoddard Cr Area (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto US Frst Service Rd Fh33 (407 ft)
- Continue onto Forest Rd 002 (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 003 (0.3 mi)
From Dubois, Idaho: Travel north on I-15 to the Stoddard Creek Exit (Exit 184). Go west on Stoddard Creek Road (FR 002) for approximately 1 mile to the Stoddard Creek Campground Road (FR 003), then turn left into the campground.
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