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Idaho · Recreation.gov

Porcupine Springs Campground

42.1676° N / 114.2602° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 25Next open weekend Sep 251 detected openings this week7 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234191

When Porcupine Springs reopens

Porcupine Springs's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
1
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2

Only 2 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 · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 7 monitored sites

Of the 91 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 29 open for online reservation · 29 reserved · 33 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Where the open windows are

68.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 29 of 91 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026
Not open online68.1%
Open site-nights29 / 91
Reserved (of online inventory)29 / 58
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings8

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 8 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
025507510029SEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 29 of 91 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 7 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
17  5
LOPA  5
15  4
18  4
LOPB  4

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

29 open site-nights across 7 sites at Porcupine Springs, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 7 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 26 at site LOPA.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft.

All 7 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
1730 ftNone54 nightsSep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
LOPA30 ftNone55 nightsSep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
1530 ftNone44 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
1830 ftNone44 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
LOPB30 ftNone44 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
LOPC30 ftNone44 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30
1630 ftNone33 nightsSep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30

About Porcupine Springs

Overview

Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.

Recreation

Numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin within or near the campground, including Porcupine Springs, Ross Falls, Rim View, Pike Mountain and Third Fork trails. Fishing is popular on Rock Creek.

Facilities

This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people. The recently updated sites are accessible and equipped with picnic tables, grills, serving and utility tables and campfire circles. The group site on Loop C has large corrals for horses.

Several single-family campsites are available as well. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and a utility table. Additional sites not listed for reservation are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers are vivid and abundant, and wildlife frequents the area.

7 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups7 shadedMax party 100

Getting there

From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.

2306 Hiland Ave, Burley, ID 83318
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Porcupine Springs?

Reservations for Porcupine Springs are made through Recreation.gov. 29 of 91 tracked site-nights are currently open (31.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Porcupine Springs?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Porcupine Springs in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Porcupine Springs?

7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 26 at site LOPA. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Porcupine Springs fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Porcupine Springs?

September 2026, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 91.

When is the next open date at Porcupine Springs?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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