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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 11:23AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 410, 413, 425, AND 427... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River and Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Very strong wind and low humidity contributes to rapid fire spread and high intensity should a wildfire gets established. Extreme fire behavior can also result.
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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