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6 campsites
Season
Late May to Early Se...
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Unknown
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Late May to Early Se...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Pine Bar Campground, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Tincup Creek, nine miles east of Freedom, Idaho
Fall tent campers and creek fishermen get the most from this place. September drops the bug pressure dramatically, Tincup Creek fishing visibility improves as flows settle, and the asphalt-and-crowds crowd has gone home. Site 4 reportedly has spring water flowing into the creek j
No potable water, no trash service, and a rutted access road with steep sections and potholes will rule out larger trailers. Come before mid-August and the mosquito complaints aren't exaggerated, one reviewer described them as clouds of aggressive bugs.
Reference information about Pine Bar Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Pine Bar Campground is located east of Freedom, ID on the Tincup Creek. It has 5 single units, 1 double site and restrooms. The are several hiking and fishing opportunities here.</p><p>$8 Fee; Closes with Snow</p>
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Fall is the sweet spot here. September and early October bring daytime highs in the 50s–60s°F, nights in the 20s–30s°F, and far fewer bugs than summer. Aspens turn gold, creek flows drop (improving fishing visibility), and you'll likely have the place to yourself. Early summer warms up nicely but mosquitoes swarm. Nearly every review mentions them. Bug spray is non-negotiable before mid-August. Winter access requires preparation for snow and cold.
Fall called 'sweet spot'—cooler temps, aspens turning gold, far fewer bugs per reviews.
Pine Bar Campground is a small, rustic camping area located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It features five single-family sites and one double-family site, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are available, but potable water is not provided, and trash must be packed out as no garbage service exists. Roads and parking spurs are gravel, making the sites suitable for tents and small trailers. As noted by user reviews, amenities are minimal. One user wrote, 'Great little campground. Nice small campground only about 5 sites.' Another mentioned, 'There is a nice hike just over the bridge. Campsites are all on the creek.'
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