Can you reserve a site at Cloverleaf Campground?

Yes, Cloverleaf Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cloverleaf Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Cloverleaf Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Cloverleaf Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cloverleaf Campground, Idaho — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cloverleaf Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek in a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.

Recreation

Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Highline Trail is part of the National Trail System and is the area's premier trail. It stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and motorcyclists, attracting trail users from around the world.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries, providing excellent fishing most of the year, including in St. Charles Creek. In-season big game hunting is also a popular activity.

Facilities

The campground offers 18 family sites, as well as one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Amenities include flush toilets and drinking water. Roads to and within the site are paved.

Natural Features

Pines and aspens forest the area, providing partial shade, and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Minnetonka Cave, one of only two developed caves in the Forest Service, is a few miles from the campground. Guided cave tours are scheduled every 30 minutes daily from early June until Labor Day.

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just north of Bear Lake, offering excellent bird watching.

Bear Lake's Raspberry Days Festival occurs the first weekend in August every year, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: 1, 2, Big Creek Grp

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Cloverleaf Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	16
10	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
11	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
12	1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	32 ft	8
13	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
14	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
15	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	16
16	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
17	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
18	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	16
2	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
3	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8
4	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
5	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
6	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
7	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
8	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
9	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	16 ft	8
GS1	Big Creek Grp	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	100

Getting there

Turn west off U.S. Highway 89 in St. Charles, Idaho. Follow the paved road for approximately 8 miles, up St. Charles Canyon to the campground. Turn left to access the individual group sites and right to access the Big Creek Group Area.

42.09500, -111.53167 · 42°5'42.0"N 111°31'54.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	5.9	5.2	5.2	4.9	3.8	2.1	0.9	1.2	2.3	3.9	4.5	5.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Big Creek Group Fees . 1-50 ppl=$57.00. 51-75 ppl=$86.00. 76-100 ppl=$115.00.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Cloverleaf Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cloverleaf Campground?: Yes, Cloverleaf Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cloverleaf Campground have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cloverleaf Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Cloverleaf Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Cloverleaf Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cloverleaf Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cloverleaf Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cloverleaf Campground

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cloverleaf Campground