Fishing in St. Charles Canyon draws campers to North Fork Campground, which sits near the creek at the upper end of the canyon, close to Minnetonka Cave. The campground splits into two sections: one oriented toward RVs (maximum 24 feet) with sites that run close together, and a second section with more spread-out tent and camper van sites, each with a metal fire ring and picnic table. A vault toilet serves both areas. Access is rough, so drivers should account for road conditions on the way in. Reservations are available, and the season runs May through September. Campers wanting a group setting nearby can look at Big Creek Group Site as an alternative.
Description
Overview
North Fork Campground is located in scenic St. Charles Canyon in southern Idaho, near Bear Lake. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycling on local trails, and fishing in St. Charles Creek.
Recreation
North Fork Trail, which has a trailhead within the campground, is open to motorcycles, horses, hikers and mountain bikers and connects with the Highline Trail, a 55-mile path along the backbone of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains. 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
The campground offers an accessible group site that can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. The group site is made up of five smaller sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
A dense, mixed growth conifer forest covers the campground. St. Charles Creek flows gently through the site.
Nearby Attractions
Minnetonka Cave is a short distance from the campground. Scenic Canyons offers guided, 90-minute tours through the nine-room cave with formations called the Bride and Groom, Three Sisters and Devil's Kingdom. The cave temperature is 40 degrees and the path through it includes 444 steps. Tickets must be purchased at the cave entrance. Bear Lake's North Beach is 12 miles from the campground, offering swimming and fishing opportunities on one of the Inter-mountain West's largest natural lakes. Bear Lake State Park Marina is 20 miles from the campground, with a seven-lane boat ramp, boat rentals, slips, a snack bar and general store.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorth Fork Campground is located in Utah near Fish Haven
Public CampgroundDirections
From Garden City, Utah, take Highway 89 north to St. Charles, Idaho. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 for 8.1 miles, then turn right and follow the dirt road a short distance to the campground.
Address
AUD & DI CAMPGROUNDS HC82 BOX 1158
Duck creek, UT 84762
Coordinates
42.0961111 N
111.5330556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Logan, UT
- 2 hrs 13 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 15 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 41 min from Salt Lake City, UT
