Cloverleaf Campground
Cloverleaf Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek in a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Full | 16 / 4 | Yes |
| 2 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 11 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 12 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 13 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 14 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Big Creek Group Fees. 1-50 ppl=$57.00. 51-75 ppl=$86.00. 76-100 ppl=$115.00. |
The campground offers 18 family sites, as well as one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water. Roads to and within the site are paved.
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 | No fees; No water; No Toilets; first come/first served; fee camping starts back up June 1st |
| Fees | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov |
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Getting there
Turn west off U.S. Highway 89 in St. Charles, Idaho. Follow the paved road for approximately 8 miles, up St. Charles Canyon to the campground. Turn left to access the individual group sites and right to access the Big Creek Group Area.
| Nearest town | Montpelier, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.0950° N, 111.5317° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Beaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗ | 8.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 17.8 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.
- 6.1 miParis Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.9 miTony Grove Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miNorth Fork St. Charles4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.4 miMiddle Fk. St. Charles2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miPorcupine1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miMinnetonka0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miChurch Hollow2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miSnowslide3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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 9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9 miBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,273 acres
- 12.4 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 · 7.4 mi
- Anna Nielsen Scofield HouseBuilding · Fish Haven · 8 mi
- Cole HouseBuilding · Paris · 10.4 mi
Natural features
Pines and aspens forest the area, providing partial shade, and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the campground.
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 Cloverleaf Campground?
Sites at Cloverleaf Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No fees; No water; No Toilets; first come/first served; fee camping starts back up June 1st Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cloverleaf Campground?
Big Creek Group Fees. 1-50 ppl=$57.00. 51-75 ppl=$86.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cloverleaf Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cloverleaf Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cloverleaf Campground have?
19 sites, including 18 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cloverleaf Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 there showers or a dump station at Cloverleaf Campground?
Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cloverleaf Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf Campground?
Montpelier, 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 Cloverleaf Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon (0.1 mi), Porcupine (0.6 mi), and Davis Canyon Campground (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby