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Stoddard Creek
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
| Other Names | Caribou-targhee National Forest, Stoddard Creek Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest offers a pleasant campground with nearby access to ATV loops and miles of forest service roads.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Spencer, ID | ||
| Address | Spencer, ID 83446 | ||
| From: Idaho Falls, ID
1) Take I-15 North to Exit 180 2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto Opal Way, continue .2 miles 3) Veer right (north) onto the Frontage Road, continue about 5 miles 4) Turn left onto FS Road 002, continue about 1 mile 5) Campground entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Caribou-targhee National Forest 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 557-5900 mailroom_r4_caribou_targhee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6250 to 8000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Spencer, ID | |
| Diesel | Spencer, ID | |
 Water | Spencer, ID | |
 RV Hookup | Spencer, ID | |
 RV Disposal | Spencer, ID | |
| Campground | Spencer, ID | |
 Conv Store | Spencer, ID |
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