About this campground
Around 10,000 visitors use the Stinking Springs Multiple Use area each year. This designated route is used by OHV/ATV riders, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It is seasonally closed to accommodate wintering mule deer. In other seasons, this critical winter habitat also offers desert hiking in sparsely timbered canyons, continuing through the Targhee National Forest. Facilities/Fees: • No Day-use fees • Hiking level: Moderate to difficult • Use Season: May 1- November 30 Trail: motorized trail is 4.7 miles one-way, or 2.2 miles to the junction with the non-motorized trail. The non-motorized trail is 2.7 miles one-way.
Getting there
Two miles northeast of the junction of Kelly Canyon and Snake River Roads; From Idaho Falls, travel northeast on Highway 26, approximately 20 miles. Turn left onto 160th East following the signs to Kelly Canyon Ski Area or Heise Hot Springs. Once you cross the bridge over the Snake River, turn right and continue towards Kelly Canyon. After 2.3 miles, continue straight onto gravel road as paved road begins to veer left into Kelly Canyon, following along the north bank of the Snake River for approximately two miles. You will see the parking area on the right side of the road with signs for Stinking Springs Trailhead.
Activities
- BIKING
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Wolf Flats Recreation AreaBureau of Land Management1 mi
- Kelly Island CampgroundUpper Snake Field Office2 mi
- South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat AccessSouth Fork of The Snake2 mi
- TABLE ROCKCaribou-Targhee National Forest2 mi
- South Fork of the Snake River: Conant Boat AccessSouth Fork of The Snake16 mi
- South Fork of the Snake River: Lorenzo Boat AccessSouth Fork of The Snake16 mi
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