Established Camping
Sheep Springs - BLM
Sheep Springs - BLM is located near St Maries, Idaho, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the St. Joe River, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and Heyburn State Park, where visitors can enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
This is a primitive backcountry site serving as the trailhead to the Crystal Lake Trail. Crystal Lake Trail is a high-elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It is dangerous and not suitable for motorized, equestrian or bicycling activities. Primitive camping is available at the trailhead and also allowed at the lake. The access road is narrow, steep and rough. Three camping sites are available at the trailhead with fire rings, picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Fee Info
Non-Fee Site
Location
Sheep Springs - BLM is located in Idaho
Directions
About 54 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. US-90 east from Coeur d'Alene for 25 miles to the Cataldo exit (exit 40) then south on Latour Cr./Rochat Divide Road for 29 miles.
Coordinates
47.38933358 N
116.4030784 W
Detours Nearby
Marble Creek Campground
1 hr 26 min away
Mica Bay Boater Park Camping
1 hr 34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 2 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 30 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 6 min from Missoula
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
