Forest Service sites along the St. Joe River corridor attract campers who value developed amenities with river access. Spruce Tree Campground operates seasonally from May through September, providing drinking water and restroom facilities within St. Joe National Forest near Avery. The campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet and sits close to the river.
The location provides a base for exploring places to camp around St. Joe National Forest, with Line Creek Stock Campground — Idaho Panhandle National Forests located less than half a mile northwest. Forest Service management ensures consistent maintenance standards during the operating season. The site works well for RV travelers needing full hookup alternatives and tent campers wanting established facilities near flowing water.
Description
Photo of Spruce Tree CampgroundSpruce Tree Campground features 9 camp units, potable water (June-October), and vault toilets. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include fishing in wild trout waters, beginning of wild portion of St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, St. Joe River Trail #48.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSpruce Tree Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Avery, Idaho take the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50) 39 miles east to Red Ives Road #218. Proceed 12 miles on Road #218 to the campground entrance.
Coordinates
47.03929221 N
115.34658675 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 49 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 4 hrs 18 min from Spokane, WA
- 5 hrs 5 min from Lewiston, ID


