Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Emerald Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: St. Joe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fernwood
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Fernwood, ID, take State Rt. 3 south 4 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 447). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 447 and go
3.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 1.7 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 447 becomes gravel after 0.3 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
Near the Emerald Creek Garnet Area, this is a quiet and
attractive single-loop campground. It is located in a stand of
mixed conifers including Douglas fir and Lodgepole pine. Most
sites are well shaded, enjoy good privacy, and each has a
pedestal grille. The Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area is a good
day trip from the campground.
If garnets are of interest, visiting the Garnet Digging area is a
must. A permit, available for a fee, is required for washing and
screening gravel - obtained from the recreation.gov website
Garnet-bearing gravel are taken from a stockpile to a sluice where
the gravel is washed and screened. All equipment is provided; no
need to bring your own. Idaho and India are the only two places in
the world where Star garnets are found.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through mid-September -
weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station, with no
potable water, is available for a fee at Ed's R&R Service station
in St. Maries on State Rt. 3 north.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fly Flat
VISIT DATE: 09/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: St. Joe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Avery
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Avery, ID, take FH 50 east 29.2 miles to Ranger Station
(Forest Rt. 218) sign. Turn right at sign, crossing bridge, onto
Rt. 218 and go 3.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 218 is single lane with turn-outs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,500 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located in heavily
wooded mixed pines along the St. Joe River. The campground has
the feel of wilderness without all the inconveniences. Up Rt. FH
250 about 7 miles is the Red Ives Work Center which is a visitor
center and historical site.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through October 31 - weather dependent.
Water available June thru October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 61'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a Forest Service RV
waste station avialable 0.7 miles east of Avery on Rt. FH 50.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
The St. Joe Wild and Scenic River is popular whitewater river
from March through early June. Contact the St. Joe Ranger
District Office for conditions, river accesses, and outfitters.
HIKING - No - Peggy Peak (#629) and Mosquito Creek (#28) trails
are nearby.
FISHING
Cutthroat trout and Mountain whitefish. All
are catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shadowy St. Joe
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: St. Joe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: St. Maries
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In St. Maries, ID, take State Rt. 3 north (to Kellogg) 0.6 miles
to "Y" intersection (St. Joe River Rd. - Rt. FH 50). Bear right
onto Rt. FH 50 and go 10.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
The campground is on the north bank of the lazy flowing St. Joe
River. Wide and placid at the campground, the river invites
campers to take their canoe for a paddle Some sites overlook the
river and most are shaded by large deciduous trees. It is neat
with nicely manicured grass and Alder trees. St. Maries is close
enough for a cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - w/ electric hookups.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 13
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station is available
for a fee at Ed's R&R Service station in St. Maries on State Rt 3
north.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing at this location on the St. Joe River is possible.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tin Can Flat
VISIT DATE: 09/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: St. Joe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Avery
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Avery, ID, take FH 50 east 11.3 miles to campground sign.
Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,700 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and stretches along St.
Joe River among Western cedar, Grand fir and other conifers.
The river can be seen and heard throughout the campground.
Separation rather than vegetation provides excellent privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through November 4 -
weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a Forest Service RV waste
station with potable water available 0.7 miles east of Avery on
FH 50, mile post 48.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
The St. Joe Wild and Scenic River is popular whitewater river
from March through early June. Contact St. Joe Ranger District
Office for conditions, river access, and outfitters.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Cutthroat trout and Mountain whitefish - all
catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Turner Flat
VISIT DATE: 09/10/1997
UPDATE DATE: 9/9/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: St. Joe
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Avery
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Avery, ID, take FH 50 east 8.7 miles to campground sign.
Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,700 ft.
A pack it in, pack it out campground, it has spacious campsites
stretching along St. Joe River in a stand of mixed pine. The
sites at the front of the campground are open - perfect for
equestrian campers with portable corrals. The campsites are more
wooded toward the end of the campground, providing campers with
ample shade and good privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through November 4 -
weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 22' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. A Forest Service RV waste station with
potable water is available for a fee 0.7 miles east of Avery on FH 50,
milepost 48.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
The St. Joe Wild and Scenic River is popular whitewater river
from March through early June. Contact St. Joe Ranger District
Office for conditions, river access, and outfitters.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat trout.
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