St. Charles Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 25 / 5 | Yes |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | 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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 32 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
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 | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov |
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Duck Creek, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.1136° N, 111.4464° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Beaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗ | 11.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.3 mi |
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Explore
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.
- 6.9 miParis Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.3 miDavis Canyon1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.7 miWorm Creek ↗9.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.7 miMaple Springs2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miLimekiln4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miHorse Flat ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.2 miPorcupine1.4 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 4.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.5 miBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,273 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 · 3 mi
- Anna Nielsen Scofield HouseBuilding · Fish Haven · 5.8 mi
- Cole HouseBuilding · Paris · 7.3 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at St. Charles Campground?
Sites at St. Charles Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at St. Charles Campground?
For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at St. Charles Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is St. Charles Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does St. Charles Campground have?
6 sites, including 5 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at St. Charles Campground?
The longest site here provides 32 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 St. Charles Campground?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at St. Charles Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Davis Canyon Campground (2.2 mi), Porcupine (4 mi), and Cloverleaf Campground (4.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby