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State Park
Third Creek Group Site
Caribou National Forest · Malad City, ID
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- Operator:208-236-7500
- Address:4350 CLIFFS DRIVE · Malad City, ID · 83204
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About
Overview
Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.
Recreation
Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.
Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.
Facilities
This year-round campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 125 people. A large picnic shelter, tables and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Weston Highway is paved and the one-mile stretch of road to the campground is a good gravel road with easy access for RVs and trailers.
Natural Features
The group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (1)
In this park
Trails at Caribou National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Third Creek Group Site

Mine Hollow
Idaho
4.5 mi1,739 ftgain
TrailModerate

Ruben Hollow to Daviis Basin
Idaho
2.6 mi1,125 ftgain
TrailModerate

Third Creek to Ruben Hollow
Idaho
1.0 mi486 ftgain
TrailEasy

New Canyon to Third Creek
Idaho
9.6 mi1,516 ftgain
TrailExpert

Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow
Idaho
1.1 mi653 ftgain
TrailModerate

Second Creek to Pine Corral
Idaho
3.1 mi1,988 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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