Mammoth Springs Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Opens mid-July through September. First-come, first-served with no advance reservations. High-clearance vehicle recommended for access roads.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Twentymile Leonia Forest Service Road 408 Closure

The purpose of this order is for public safety during repair operations on a washed-out section of NFS Road 408.

About

Mammoth Springs Campground offers a secluded backcountry camping experience in the St. Joe River drainage of Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The campground features 8 individual camp units with vault toilets and seasonal drinking water available from a hand pump during July through September. The remote location requires high-clearance vehicles due to the primitive forest roads leading to the site. Access is via Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Road) from either Avery, Idaho or St. Regis, Montana, then turning onto Bluff Creek Road (#509) and Avery Timber Creek Road (#201). The campground operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out refuse policy, so campers must be prepared to haul out all trash. Nearby Dismal Lake sits approximately one mile away, though it's located on private timber ground. The campground operates seasonally from mid-July through September and is available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Peak season rates are $15 per night when water is available, and $12 per night during non-peak periods when water is off. Each site allows up to two vehicles, with additional vehicles at $5 per night up to a three-vehicle limit.

Directions

From Avery, Idaho: Drive 22 miles east on St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50), turn south on Bluff Creek Road (#509), continue 14 miles, then turn south on Avery Timber Creek Road (#201) for 2.5 miles. Proceed 2.4 miles to the campground entrance. From St. Regis, Montana: Take Little Joe Road (#282) to the Idaho border where it becomes Gold Creek Road (#388), continue to St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50), turn right and follow directions above.

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 $12 - $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (208) 245-2531

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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