St. Charles Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens late May through early September for reservations via Recreation.gov. After the primary season ends, the campground remains open first-come, first-served with no fees, toilets, or water available.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 5:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Additional amounts of 0.75 to 1.5 inches are expected with some places pushing 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
St. Charles Campground is nestled along its namesake creek in St. Charles Canyon within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, resting at 6,300 feet elevation approximately 8 miles from Bear Lake State Park and North Beach. The campground offers 6 single-family sites and one group site that accommodates up to 20 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and drinking water available throughout the campground. The varied vegetation of aspens, lodgepole pines, willows, dogwoods, Engelmann spruce, and wild roses provides partial shade and ample privacy between sites. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries, providing good to excellent fishing in St. Charles Creek most of the year. Nearby, the North Fork Trail connects to the Highline Trail #316, a 55-mile route along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and motorcyclists. Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service system, offers guided tours every 30 minutes daily from early June through Labor Day.
Directions
From U.S. Highway 89 in St. Charles, Idaho (approximately 17 miles south of Montpelier), turn west onto Forest Road #412 at the north edge of town. Travel approximately 3 miles on the paved road to the forest boundary. The campground entrance is just around the bend. Note: Forest Road #412 is not plowed for snow removal until late May or early June.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@sceniccanyons.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 351-1182 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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