Davis Canyon Campground
Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 40 / 10 | Yes | Yes |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site GS1 is listed accessible |
This campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. The group site is made up of three smaller individual sites. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
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. |
| Season | May |
| Forest | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. |
| Fees | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov Open after season, First Come/First Served; No fee, No Toilets, No Water |
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Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 89 north from Garden City, Utah, or south from Montpelier, Idaho, to St. Charles. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 about 6 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Duck Creek, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.1073° N, 111.4889° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Beaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗ | 10 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 20.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 5.9 miParis Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miDavis Canyon1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.2 miLimekiln4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miMaple Springs2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miPorcupine1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miHorse Flat ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.9 miMinnetonka0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge begins about 6.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.7 miBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,273 acres
- 14.3 miMount Naomi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,572 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
- Wilhelmina Nelson House and CabinsBuilding · St. Charles · 5.2 mi
- Anna Nielsen Scofield HouseBuilding · Fish Haven · 6.7 mi
- Cole HouseBuilding · Paris · 8.5 mi
Natural features
A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the campground. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the site.
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 excellent fishing most of the year, including in St. Charles Creek. In-season big game hunting is also a popular activity.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Davis Canyon Campground?
Sites at Davis Canyon Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Davis Canyon Campground?
For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov Open after season, First Come/First Served; No fee, No Toilets, No Water
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Davis Canyon Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Davis Canyon Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Davis Canyon Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Davis Canyon Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Davis Canyon Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Davis Canyon Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Davis Canyon Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Davis Canyon Campground?
Site GS1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Davis Canyon Campground?
Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Davis Canyon Campground?
Duck Creek, Idaho. Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service, is a few miles from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Davis Canyon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Porcupine (1.8 mi), St. Charles Campground (2.2 mi), and Cloverleaf Campground (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby