DONKEY CREEK

Closed — Closed for winter. The campground typically operates seasonally, roughly late spring through early fall, depending on snow conditions and road access.

About

Donkey Creek Campground is situated in the remote backcountry of Idaho Panhandle National Forests, administered by the St. Joe Ranger District. The campground is located in the Marble Creek watershed, accessed by Forest Service Road 321 approximately 5.6 miles south of the FSR 321 and FSR 396 intersection. The area is southwest of the town of Avery in Shoshone County. This Forest Service campground offers a rustic camping experience in a forested setting typical of the Idaho Panhandle region. The remote location provides opportunities for dispersed recreation activities including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding national forest lands. Access to the campground requires travel on forest roads that may be rough or challenging for larger vehicles. The campground operates seasonally, typically closed during winter months due to snow and road conditions. When open, it provides basic amenities for tent camping and smaller RVs in a primitive forest setting.

Directions

From Avery, Idaho, travel southwest on Forest Service Road 321 approximately 5.6 miles south of the FSR 321 and FSR 396 intersection to reach Donkey Creek Campground in the Marble Creek watershed.

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