Telichpah Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 2:12PM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... A ridge breakdown pattern will first bring an elevated threat for mountain thunderstorms across portions of central and north- central Washington tonight into Thursday night. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather conditions likely. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Timing: Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent across the lower elevations, with 23 to 35 percent at the higher elevations. * Temperatures: Up to 93. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
About
Telichpah Campground sits along the scenic North Fork St. Joe River within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, managed by the St. Joe Ranger District. This small, primitive campground features just 5 camp units, making it an ideal destination for those seeking solitude in the forested mountains of northern Idaho. The campground provides vault toilets but has no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. A pack-it-in, pack-it-out refuse policy is in effect. The access road makes trailers not recommended. Sites are available first-come, first-served for $10 per night. Popular activities include fishing on the North Fork St. Joe River and nearby streams, swimming, wildlife viewing, and OHV road riding. The area is frequently used as a base camp for big game and grouse hunting. Horse camping is also permitted.
Directions
Drive 6 miles north of Avery, Idaho on the North Fork of the St. Joe Road (#456), then turn south 1 mile on old Moon Pass Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
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 Telichpah Campground | |
| Idaho Panhandle NF Alerts |
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