Cascade, ID

Penn Basin

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

The Penn Basin Campground near Landmark, Idaho, offers 6 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.

Recreation

Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead. Plenty of wildflowers and possible wildlife viewing.

Nearby Attractions

The tiny community of Yellow Pine established in 1902 is north of the campground approximately 28 miles and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.

Charges & Cancellations

Non-refundable

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.27°11°JJanuary: average high 27°F, average low 11°F28°11°FFebruary: average high 28°F, average low 11°F35°16°MMarch: average high 35°F, average low 16°F41°20°AApril: average high 41°F, average low 20°F51°29°MMay: average high 51°F, average low 29°F64°39°JJune: average high 64°F, average low 39°F77°50°JJuly: average high 77°F, average low 50°F73°47°AAugust: average high 73°F, average low 47°F65°40°SSeptember: average high 65°F, average low 40°F52°30°OOctober: average high 52°F, average low 30°F35°16°NNovember: average high 35°F, average low 16°F30°15°DDecember: average high 30°F, average low 15°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

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