Packsaddle Campground
Opens Memorial Day weekend through September or October. Drinking water is available via hand pump from June through October only. Sites are first come, first served with no advance reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 11th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Packsaddle Campground offers a rustic camping experience along the scenic St. Joe Wild and Scenic River corridor in northern Idaho. This small campground features just two sites, making it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The campground sits approximately 4.5 miles east of Avery along the St. Joe River Road. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and potable drinking water from a hand pump, though water is only available seasonally from June through October. Picnic tables are provided. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis with no advance reservations. Recreational opportunities include fishing in the St. Joe River and non-motorized boating. The Packsaddle Trail #26, a 3.5-mile single-track National Recreation Trail, originates at the campground for those interested in hiking.
Directions
From Avery, ID, drive 4.5 miles east on St. Joe River Rd to the campground entrance.
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 | $10 |
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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Packsaddle Campground | |
| Idaho Panhandle NF Alerts |
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