Within Cache National Forest, St. Charles Campground provides a compact setting with just six individual sites plus one group area along Saint Charles Creek. The Forest Service manages this drive-in facility with paved roads that eliminate dust issues, though recent visitors note the grounds sometimes need maintenance attention.
Sites sit close to the creek, which runs high during spring months and offers fishing access. Basic amenities include flush toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables, with enough tree cover at most sites for hammock setup. The campground operates from May through September at $20-50 per night, accommodating RVs up to 32 feet. Campers should expect no cell service and watch for cattle evidence on the grounds, as grazing occurs in the area. Reservations help secure spots, especially near camping near Cache National Forest and the popular Minnetonka Cave access point.
Description
Overview
St. Charles Campground is situated on its namesake creek in the scenic St. Charles Canyon, approximately 8 miles from Bear Lake State Park and North Beach.
Recreation
Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Highline Trail is part of the National Trail System and is the area's premier trail. It stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and motorcyclists, attracting trail users from around the world. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries, providing good to 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 one group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Six single sites are also available. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A paved road leads to the campground.
Natural Features
Stands of aspens provide partial shade, while lodgepole pines, willow, dogwoods, Engelmann spruce and wild roses dot the landscape. The varied vegetation provides plenty of privacy from site to site.
Nearby Attractions
Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service, is a few miles from the campground. Guided cave tours are scheduled every 30 minutes daily from early June until Labor Day. The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just north of Bear Lake, offering excellent bird watching. Bear Lake's Raspberry Days Festival occurs the first weekend in August every year, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSt. Charles Campground is located in Utah near Bloomington
Directions
From U.S. Highway 89 in St. Charles, turn west onto Forest Road #412 and travel approximately 3 miles to the forest boundary. The campground entrance is just around the bend.
Address
AUD & DI CAMPGROUNDS HC-82 BOX 1158
Duck creek, UT 84762
Coordinates
42.1136111 N
111.4463889 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 56 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 58 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 23 min from Salt Lake City, UT
