Huckleberry Campground
Huckleberry Campground is located along the shores of the St. Joe River, 29 miles east of St. Maries, Idaho on the St. Joe River Road.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 28 |
| group standard electric | 3 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
31 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RV electric | 40 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2 | RV electric | 40 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 3 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 5 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 8 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 9 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 15 / 4 | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | RV electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 30 amp | Yes / – | 15 / 4 | 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 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 2, 3, 4 and 26 more are listed accessible |
Huckleberry Campground has 33 RV camp sites. Sites 1-30 are single RV sites with a total maximum combination capacity of four registered vehicles/campers/OHVs/utilitiy trailers and 15 people per single site. Each single site has one paved parking spur, one potable water and electric hookup, and one picnic table and a camp fire ring. Sites 31-33 are group RV sites with three electric and water hookups with a maximum combination capacity of 12 registered vehicles/campers/OHVs/utility trailers and 25 people per group site. Each group site has gravel parking, three potable water and electric hookups, two picnic tables, and two fire rings. The campground supports on-site hosts, six concrete vault toilets restrooms, an undeveloped non-motorized boat ramp, a small day-use parking area next to the boat ramp, an RV dump station for Huckleberry overnight geusts only, two self-serve information and paystations, and two day-use horse shoe pits.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From St. Maries, ID go south on Highway 3 for a half mile then turn right (east) onto the St. Joe River Road. Once on the St. Joe River Road travel for approximately 29 miles.
| Nearest town | Calder, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.2683° N, 116.0878° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD4 Rx Hwy 50 Roadside Salvage
22 mi from the campground
- WildfireNugget Hill
25 mi from the campground · 35 acres
- PrescribedRx Barnyard Units Nfrd
41 mi from the campground · 41 acres
- PrescribedD4 Rx Simmons Peak
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | under 0.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bobby Combs RV Centers ↗ | 44.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 Outfitters ↗ | 44.8 mi |
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Explore
Video
A Photographic Tour of Huckleberry Campground on the St Joe River
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miAgatha Cliff OHV0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.5 miMud Cabin OHV1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miFrancis Sheep OHV1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miDirty Fran OHV0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miBig Creek ↗17.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.3 miMud Cabin Overlook OHV0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 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
Idaho Panhandle National Forests begins about 7.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.4 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
- Avery Ranger StationHistoric district · Avery · 13.1 mi
- Avery DepotBuilding · Avery · 13.3 mi
Natural features
Riverfront Campground
Recreation
RV Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing. In close proximity to Forest Service lands
Nearby
The campground's location serves as a central hub for campers and recreationists recreating along the river between Calder and Avery Idaho. Multiple hunting, fishing, and ATV/UTV user groups travel to the campground and use it to access the nearby miles of US Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) roads. The campground also serves as a central location to stage for fishing and floating trips.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Huckleberry Campground?
Sites at Huckleberry Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Huckleberry Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Huckleberry Campground have?
33 sites, including 28 RV sites with electric and 3 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Huckleberry Campground?
Huckleberry Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Huckleberry Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Huckleberry Campground?
The campground supports on-site hosts, six concrete vault toilets restrooms, an undeveloped non-motorized boat ramp, a small day-use parking area next to the boat ramp, an RV dump station for Huckleberry overnight geusts only, two self-serve information and paystations, and two d
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Huckleberry Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Huckleberry Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Huckleberry Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Huckleberry Campground?
Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 30 sites in all. 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 Huckleberry Campground?
RV Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Huckleberry Campground?
Calder, Idaho. The campground's location serves as a central hub for campers and recreationists recreating along the river between Calder and Avery Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Huckleberry Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Creek Campground (2.9 mi, first-come), Camp 3 Campground (9.5 mi, first-come), and Telichpah Campground (14.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby