Davis Canyon Campground
Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cache National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 6,427 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek 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
This campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. The group site is made up of three smaller individual sites. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.Natural Features
A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the campground. St. Charles Creek flows gently past the site.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
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: Sites 5-7
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
1 campsite at Davis Canyon Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | Sites 5-7 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 89 north from Garden City, Utah, or south from Montpelier, Idaho, to St. Charles. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 about 6 miles to the campground.
42.10731, -111.48892 · 42°6'26.3"N 111°29'20.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 6.9 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 Davis Canyon Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Davis Canyon Campground?
- Yes, Davis Canyon Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Davis Canyon Campground have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Davis Canyon Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Davis Canyon Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Davis Canyon Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Davis Canyon Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Davis Canyon Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Davis Canyon Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Davis Canyon Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov Open after season, First Come/First Served; No fee, No Toilets, No Water
Accessibility:
- Accessible vault toilets
Camping near Davis Canyon Campground
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- Willow Flat Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cub River Guard Station 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Albert Moser 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sunrise Campground 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Creek Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
- Marijuana Flat Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-351-1182
- Email bryce@sceniccanyons.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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