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Lower Penstemon

Lower PenstemonPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
7
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

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  • 7 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,612 ft
  • Near BurleyMinidoka Ranger District · Sawtooth National Forest

Lower Penstemon Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its abundant trails and natural beauty.

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    Lower Penstemon

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Oakley Valley Historical Museum

    Museum

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Lower Penstemon

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 12°

    2. Feb

      41° / 16°

    3. Mar

      50° / 22°

    4. Apr

      56° / 27°

    5. May

      66° / 34°

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

    7. Jul

      89° / 48°

    8. Aug

      87° / 46°

    9. Sep

      77° / 37°

    10. Oct

      63° / 26°

    11. Nov

      48° / 19°

    12. Dec

      38° / 13°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jackpot, NV, 24.2 mi away at 5,233 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lower Penstemon

7 sites for RV and tent camping

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