Openings · last 7 days
10
Booking reality
10 cancellations opened here in the last 7 days
01 · Cancellation Intelligence · the openings record · file CS-233967
When Big Springs - Caribou reopens
Big Springs - Caribou's proprietary openings record: every reservation that came back, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
23
Openings · last 90 days
23
Only 23 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · next 6 months · of 16 sites
Where the open windows are
20.5% of the next six months is already booked. 664 of 835 site-nights remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Next 6 monthsBooked20.5%
Open site-nights664 / 835
Weekday openings399
Weekend openings265
Weekdays hold 60% of what's left. Weekend inventory is the scarce asset, and the first thing a cancellation alert wins back.
Open dates by month
Aug 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 365 of 435 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 4 | Open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 4 | Open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 14 | Open |
Labor Day is the squeeze. Sat Sep 5: 4 of 16 sites. The loosest holiday night still holds 14.
Best-availability sites
Most open dates · 6 mo| Site | Open dates |
|---|---|
| H1 | 51 |
| 023 | 50 |
| 021 | 48 |
| 029 | 48 |
| 002 | 47 |
The five most open sites in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Aug 7, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Aug 8
Next open weekendSat · Aug 8
The next bookable night is Aug 8; the first open weekend starts Aug 8. Everything past that is where an alert earns its keep.
Stays and site detail
664 open site-nights across 15 sites at Big Springs - Caribou, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 43 2-night, 40 3-night, 28 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night — soonest Aug 8 at site H1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 73 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 15 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft. 1 of 16 sites have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
Every site with availability (15)
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open dates | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 73 ft | None | 51 | 51 nights | Aug 8, Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19 +39 more |
| 023 | 65 ft | None | 50 | 50 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20 +38 more |
| 021 | 65 ft | None | 48 | 43 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 21, Aug 22 +36 more |
| 029 | 70 ft | None | 48 | 27 nights | Aug 8, Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19 +36 more |
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 47 | 26 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20 +35 more |
| 003 | 60 ft | None | 47 | 26 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20 +35 more |
| H2 | 53 ft | None | 47 | 29 nights | Aug 8, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 21 +35 more |
| 004 | 70 ft | None | 45 | 21 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 15, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 22 +33 more |
| 020 | 50 ft | None | 45 | 21 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 21, Aug 22 +33 more |
| 007 | 45 ft | None | 40 | 21 nights | Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 22, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26, Aug 27 +28 more |
| 015 | 65 ft | None | 40 | 21 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26, Aug 27 +28 more |
| 019 | 60 ft | None | 40 | 21 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 22, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26, Aug 27 +28 more |
| 031 | 0 ft | None | 40 | 21 nights | Aug 9, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26 +28 more |
| 005 | 55 ft | None | 39 | 15 nights | Aug 8, Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 22, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25, Aug 26, Aug 27 +27 more |
| 006 | 55 ft | None | 37 | 16 nights | Aug 10, Aug 11, Aug 12, Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 20, Aug 22, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 25 +25 more |
About Big Springs - Caribou
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.
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.
The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can first check with the campground host for available campsites. If the campground host is not available, visitors must check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube. 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. Potable water and vault toilets are provided.
Security is provided by the host and periodic patrols by the county sheriff.
This campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks LLC under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For any questions please call 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.
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.
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.
16 sitesRVs up to 73 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 175
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).
4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204208-236-7500
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Springs - Caribou?
Big Springs - Caribou's 16 sites book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; most openings come from cancellations. Pick a site on the map to see its 6-month calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert to get notified when one opens. You still complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
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How current is this availability data?
This page is rebuilt from a fresh snapshot of public Recreation.gov availability roughly hourly (current snapshot: Aug 7, 2026 02:18 UTC). Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do cancellations open here?
In just the last 7 days, 10 reservations came back at Big Springs - Caribou, 23 over 30 days and 23 over the last 90. "Sold out" rarely means sold out.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big Springs - Caribou?
40 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Aug 8 at site H1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big Springs - Caribou fit a 35-foot RV?
15 of 16 sites have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded site is 73 ft. 1 sites have no recorded maximum and are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Big Springs - Caribou?
September 2026, with 365 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 435.
When is the next open date at Big Springs - Caribou?
As of the Aug 7, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Aug 8 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Aug 8. Cancellations can open earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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