This US Forest Service campground provides drive-in access along the St. Joe River, though campers should prepare for rough road conditions leading to the sites. The forested setting includes proximity to both creek and river waters within the St. Joe National Forest boundaries. Sites range from free to $50 per night, but pets are not permitted at this location.
The rough access road may require higher-clearance vehicles or careful driving in standard cars. Campers seeking additional forest camping areas around St. Joe National Forest can explore nearby options like Marble Creek Campground located northwest of this site. The no-pets policy makes this spot suitable for campers traveling without animals who want riverside forest camping.
Description
The St. Joe River area of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests includes most of what was originally established as the St. Joe National Forest and is now our St. Joe Ranger District. This is an area of blue-ribbon cutthroat trout streams, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and extensive roadless and primitive areas. We offer miles of trails for hikers, backcountry horse users, mountain bikers, and ATV riders. The St. Joe is nationally recognized for its' elk herds. Many of our campgrounds are located adjacent to the beautiful Wild & Scenic St. Joe River. Our Route of the Hiawatha rails-to-trails mountain biking route winds across trestles and through tunnels. Visit Marble Creek and view artifacts of early 20th century logging. Spend some time at one of our backcountry cabins or lookouts, or simply spend a day driving the St. Joe River road taking in the beauty of our rivers, mountains, vegetation, and wildlife.
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Location
Public CampgroundSt. Joe River Area is located in Idaho
Coordinates
47.16014563 N
116.01329597 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 35 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 56 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 25 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 58 min from Missoula, MT
