St. Joe River Area

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

St. Joe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,040 ft
Elevation

The St. Joe River area of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests includes most of what was originally established as the St. Joe National Forest and is now our St. Joe Ranger District.

This is an area of blue-ribbon cutthroat trout streams, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and extensive roadless and primitive areas. We offer miles of trails for hikers, backcountry horse users, mountain bikers, and ATV riders. The St. Joe is nationally recognized for its' elk herds.

Many of our campgrounds are located adjacent to the beautiful Wild & Scenic St. Joe River. Our Route of the Hiawatha rails-to-trails mountain biking route winds across trestles and through tunnels. Visit Marble Creek and view artifacts of early 20th century logging. Spend some time at one of our backcountry cabins or lookouts, or simply spend a day driving the St. Joe River road taking in the beauty of our rivers, mountains, vegetation, and wildlife.

Getting there

47.16014, -116.01329 · 47°9'36.5"N 116°0'47.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in11.79.39.66.75.13.81.11.32.46.010.510.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about St. Joe River Area

Can you reserve a site at St. Joe River Area?
No. St. Joe River Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near St. Joe River Area

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

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