Curlew Campground
Overview
Curlew Campground is located just seven miles north of Snowville, Utah, and fewer than 10 miles south of Holbrook, Idaho. The campground is adjacent to Stone Reservoir in the Curlew National Grassland. It sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet.Recreation
Stone Reservoir is closed to all motor crafts, boats and water crafts do to invasive spieces.
The surrounding area is crisscrossed by numerous off-road vehicle trails. Horseback riding is allowed on the open range.
Facilities
Stone Reservoir is closed to all motor crafts, boats and water crafts do to invasive spieces.
The surrounding area is crisscrossed by numerous off-road vehicle trails. Horseback riding is allowed on the open range.
Natural Features
The surrounding area is an open desert environment dotted with sagebrush and very few trees. The campground contains open, mowed lawns. Natural shade is very limited.Curlew National Grassland offers great areas for year-round birding. Some of the birds found in the area include Sage Thrasher, Vesper Sparrow, Brewer's Sparrow, Ash-throated Flycatcher and Scott's Oriole. Sharp-tailed grouse are best viewed in March and April.
Nesters include the Ferruginous Hawk, Common Poorwill, Gray Flycatcher, Pinyon and Western Scrub-Jays, Juniper Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Mountain Bluebird and Loggerhead Shrike. Redhead, Ring-necked duck, Canvasback and Lesser Scaup can often be seen near Stone Reservoir. Fall brings Canada and Snow geese. Wintering birds include Killdeer, Marsh Wren and song sparrows.
Activities
- Swimming Site
- Horseback Riding
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
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