Beaver Creek Campground
Campgrounds in the St. Joe River area typically open in spring and close in fall, with exact dates dependent on snow and weather conditions. This is a free, first-come, first-served primitive camping area with no reservations.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 2:12PM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... A ridge breakdown pattern will first bring an elevated threat for mountain thunderstorms across portions of central and north- central Washington tonight into Thursday night. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather conditions likely. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Timing: Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent across the lower elevations, with 23 to 35 percent at the higher elevations. * Temperatures: Up to 93. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
About
Beaver Creek Campground is a primitive, no-fee camping area located along Beaver Creek in the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River corridor of Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The site offers a basic backcountry camping experience in one of Idaho's most scenic river valleys, surrounded by dense coniferous forests and rugged mountain terrain. The St. Joe River corridor is renowned for its exceptional cutthroat trout fishing, whitewater recreation, and abundant wildlife. The area provides access to extensive trail systems for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities to explore the surrounding roadless and primitive areas. As a primitive Forest Service site, campers should come prepared to be self-sufficient. The nearest services are available in Avery, Idaho. This is first-come, first-served camping with a 14-day stay limit. Dispersed camping along the St. Joe River Road may have seasonal restrictions from spring to mid-July for wildlife protection.
Directions
From Avery, Idaho, travel east on St. Joe River Road for approximately 29 miles. Turn right onto Red Ives Road (Forest Road 218) and continue for about 8 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 245-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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