North Fork Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens late May 2026 and operates through early September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. After the operating season closes, the area remains accessible first-come-first-served with no fee, no toilets, and no water.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in eastern Idaho, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In southeast Idaho, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An abnormally moist airmass will overspread eastern Idaho later tonight and continue into the day tomorrow. Thunderstorms are expected to be efficient rainfall producers and flash flooding will be possible across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
North Fork Campground sits in a dense mixed-conifer forest along St. Charles Creek in southern Idaho's Bear Lake region. The campground offers one reservable group site composed of five smaller areas, accommodating up to 50 guests. St. Charles Creek flows through the property, providing a scenic backdrop and fishing opportunities managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The campground serves as a trailhead for North Fork Trail, which is open to motorcycles, horses, hikers, and mountain bikers. This trail connects with the Highline Trail, a 55-mile route along the backbone of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains. Parking is limited and can only accommodate tents and small pop-up trailers; large trailers and RVs cannot be accommodated. Nearby attractions include Minnetonka Cave, where Scenic Canyons offers guided 90-minute tours through nine rooms of formations. Bear Lake's North Beach is 12 miles away, and Bear Lake State Park Marina is 20 miles distant with boat rentals and facilities.
Directions
From Garden City, Utah, take Highway 89 north to St. Charles, Idaho. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 for 8.1 miles, then turn right and follow the dirt road a short distance to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| bryce@sceniccanyons.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 351-1182 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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