Scout Mountain Area

Scout Mountain near Pocatello provides nature trails and campsites for snowmobiling, ATVs, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Scout Mountain Campground is located just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. It is a great place for birding and wildlife viewing. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info Scout Mountain Campground Scout Mountain/Mink Creek Birding

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: ATV, Snowmobile, Bike, UTV. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.

Upper Snake context

The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.