Huckleberry
This is a popular 8 unit campground located along a small creek suitable for fishing. Large Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir shade the areas during the day.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | Pull-through | 5 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
No hook-ups and no potable water are available. You will need to bring your own water. The typical operating season is mid-May through the end of November.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Payette National Forest |
| Fees | $10 single units |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Hwy 95 take the Council to Cuprum Road #002 (Hornet Ridge Road) to the junction with the #105 to Bear, follow the #105 to the junction with the #110 road to the campground, which is approximately 30 miles north of Council.
| Coordinates | 45.0829° N, 116.6178° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
12 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
13 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
23 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
23 mi from the campground · 529 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 35.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Photographic Tour of Huckleberry Campground on the St Joe River
Worth a stop
- 12.8 miPo Saddle Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miLittle Bear Creek ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miUpper Bear Creek4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.5 miLick Creek Ridge ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.3 miMickey Creek1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.4 miUpper Lick Creek ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.6 miUpper Indian Creek ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miBear Creek Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Payette National Forest begins about 5.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.7 miPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 7.4 miWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 13.3 miHells Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 217,747 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- A. O. Huntley BarnBuilding · Cuprum · 5.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Huckleberry?
No. Huckleberry is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Huckleberry?
$10 single units
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Huckleberry?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Huckleberry open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Huckleberry have?
10 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Huckleberry?
Yes, pets are allowed at Huckleberry. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What if Huckleberry is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Bar Camping Area (6.7 mi, first-come), Black Lake Campground (7.9 mi), and Lafferty (10 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby