Aquarius Campground
The campground opens May 24 and operates through October 14. Potable water is available until September 30. No trash service; pack it in, pack it out.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
About
Aquarius Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. At 1,700 feet elevation, the campground features 9 developed individual sites and 2 group campsites known as Purple Beach. The riverside setting makes it ideal for water-based recreation including swimming, fly fishing for cutthroat trout, tubing, and whitewater rafting during the high-water months of May and June. The campground serves as a basecamp for exploring the surrounding wilderness. Hiking trails near the campground access the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area and lead to the Black Mountain summit, one of the few remaining places in Idaho where mountain goats can still be observed. Hunters, anglers, and families seeking a quiet riverside retreat will find this a well-positioned camp. Amenities include potable water from faucets (available until September 30), vault toilets, and picnic tables. Garbage service is not provided; campers must pack out all trash. The campground is accessible via Beaver Creek Road, approximately 24 miles north of Headquarters, Idaho.
Directions
From Headquarters, ID, head north on Beaver Creek Road for approximately 24 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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