Established Camping
Davis Canyon Campground
Davis Canyon Campground is located near Duck Creek in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Bear Lake and Minnetonka Cave, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
Overview
Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.
Recreation
Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Highline Trail is part of the National Trail System and is the area's premier trail. It stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and motorcyclists, attracting trail users from around the world. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries, providing excellent fishing most of the year, including in St. Charles Creek. In-season big game hunting is also a popular activity.
Facilities
This campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. The group site is made up of three smaller individual sites. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the campground. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the site.
Nearby Attractions
Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service, is a few miles from the campground. Guided cave tours are scheduled every 30 minutes daily from early June until Labor Day. The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just north of Bear Lake, offering excellent bird watching. Bear Lake's Raspberry Days Festival occurs the first weekend in August every year, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.
Location
Davis Canyon Campground is located in Utah
Directions
Take U.S. Highway 89 north from Garden City, Utah, or south from Montpelier, Idaho, to St. Charles. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 about 6 miles to the campground.
Address
HC82 BOX 1158
Duck creek, UT 84762
Coordinates
42.1073139 N
111.4889222 W
Detours Nearby
Mountain Top Getaways
1 hr 31 min away
Willow Flat Campground
1 hr 45 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Logan
- 2 hrs 4 min from Ogden
- 2 hrs 6 min from Pocatello
- 2 hrs 32 min from Salt Lake City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
