Aquarius Campground And Purple Beach Group Site
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens May 24, 2026 and operates through October 14. Potable water typically becomes unavailable after September 30. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Aquarius Campground occupies a scenic riverside location along the North Fork of the Clearwater River in north-central Idaho. The developed campground offers 9 individual campsites and 2 group sites known as Purple Beach, all situated at approximately 1,700 feet elevation. Each site includes a picnic table, and potable water is available during the operating season until late September. The North Fork Clearwater corridor provides exceptional water-based recreation. Swimming, fly fishing, tubing, and whitewater rafting are popular activities, with rafting conditions best during May and June when snowmelt raises water levels. Anglers will find quality fishing opportunities throughout the corridor. Hiking trails near the campground access the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area and lead to Black Mountain summit, one of the few remaining places in Idaho where mountain goats can still be observed. Hunters and families alike find this campground a quiet basecamp for exploring the surrounding backcountry.
Directions
Access via Forest Road 247 from Headquarters or Forest Road 250 from near Pierce, Idaho.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| 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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