Closed

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.

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

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

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