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Shadowy St. Joe Campground — Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Shadowy St. Joe Campground is located near the St. Joe River in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area features forested terrain with the river providing opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Hiawatha Trail and the historic town of Wallace.

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USDA Forest Service

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Overview

The Shadowy St. Joe Campground (CG) is located 10.6 miles from St. Maries Idaho up the St. Joe River on Forest Highway 50. It is at 2100 feet elevation and on a slack water section of the river. The campground includes convenient paved roadways and camping spurs, 13 camping units and one host site. During peak season, 7 sites will be available for reservations.

Recreation

The docks and boat ramp at Shadowy St. Joe CG allows for river access, fishing and swimming. Motorized boats can continue up the river to St. Joe City. The grassy landscape allows for relaxation in a peaceful setting.____

Facilities

The docks and boat ramp at Shadowy St. Joe CG allows for river access, fishing and swimming. Motorized boats can continue up the river to St. Joe City. The grassy landscape allows for relaxation in a peaceful setting.____

Natural Features

Camp sites are located in open, grassy areas with some fruit and ornamental shade trees. There is no beach but there are docks and a boat launch providing access to the river. The surrounding areas include private lands with open grassy areas. Herds of elk are often seen along the lower sections of the river.____

Nearby Attractions

The St. Joe River is well known as a fishing destination. Thirty miles further up the river is the town of Avery where the St. Joe River becomes a designated Wild and Scenic River. The gateway town of Avery Idaho has a renovated railroad depot with a museum, post office and a railroad car from the historic Route of the Hiawatha, small store with gas and fast food, a restaurant with pizza, chicken and beer, a fly fisherman shop with fishing supplies, souvenirs, deli sandwiches and ice cream. The upper river provides white water rafting in the spring and the lower river provides rafting, drift boating, canoeing and inner tubing. At times in the spring, mountain goats can be seen along the river upriver from Avery.____

Fee Info

Campers utilizing the boat launch will have to pay an additional $5 boat launch fee.

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Location

Shadowy St. Joe Campground — Idaho Panhandle National Forests is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Saint Maries, take Highway 3 north. After 1/2 mile, turn right on Saint Joe River Road and continue for 10.6 miles. Turn right into campground.

Address

222 S. 7th Street, Suite 1 St. Maries, ID 83861
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Coordinates

47.325668 N
116.393254 W

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