Shadowy St. Joe Campground
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.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard with electric | 13 |
| shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Campers utilizing the boat launch will have to pay an additional $5 boat launch fee. |
Day and overnight use. 14 fully accessible campsites with electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Refuse receptacle provided, ample parking, convenient trailer space, potable piped water, boat launch, and a group picnic shelter. The day use picnic shelter has tables that can seat up to 40 people. The campground is 10.6 miles from a full service community of St. Maries (population 3000) where a hospital, gas, food and services can be found.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
| Fees | A fee is charged for the use of this facility. Camp sites: $20.00 per day plus $5.00 for a third vehicle. $5.00 Boat Launch fee, this helps us maintain the docks every season. |
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 47.3257° N, 116.3933° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD4 Rx Hwy 50 Roadside Salvage
37 mi from the campground
- WildfireNugget Hill
40 mi from the campground · 35 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 ↗ | 14.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bobby Combs RV Centers ↗ | 32.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 Outfitters ↗ | 32.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Photographic Tour of Shadowy St Joe Campground on the St Joe River
Public land it sits in
Idaho Panhandle National Forests begins about 3.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.4 miIdaho Panhandle National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,943,333 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
- Benewah County CourthouseBuilding · St. Maries · 8.2 mi
- St. Maries Masonic Temple No. 63Building · St. Maries · 8.2 mi
- Kootenai InnBuilding · St. Maries · 8.3 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shadowy St. Joe Campground?
Sites at Shadowy St. Joe Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Shadowy St. Joe Campground?
Campers utilizing the boat launch will have to pay an additional $5 boat launch fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shadowy St. Joe Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shadowy St. Joe Campground have?
15 sites, including 13 standard sites with power and 1 shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shadowy St. Joe Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shadowy St. Joe Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Shadowy St. Joe Campground?
The docks and boat ramp at Shadowy St. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Shadowy St. Joe Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Creek Campground (12.8 mi, first-come), Huckleberry Campground (14.9 mi), and Camp 3 Campground (19.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby