Can you reserve a site at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?

Yes, NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?

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

Are pets allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?

Yes, pets are allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON.

Are campfires allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?

Campfires are allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON, Utah — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

North Fork Campground is located in scenic St. Charles Canyon in southern Idaho, near Bear Lake. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycling on local trails, and fishing in St. Charles Creek.

Recreation

North Fork Trail, which has a trailhead within the campground, is open to motorcycles, horses, hikers and mountain bikers and connects with the Highline Trail, a 55-mile path along the backbone of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.

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 an accessible group site that can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. The group site is made up of five smaller sites.

Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

A dense, mixed growth conifer forest covers the campground. St. Charles Creek flows gently through the site.

Nearby Attractions

Minnetonka Cave is a short distance from the campground. Scenic Canyons offers guided, 90-minute tours through the nine-room cave with formations called the Bride and Groom, Three Sisters and Devil's Kingdom. The cave temperature is 40 degrees and the path through it includes 444 steps. Tickets must be purchased at the cave entrance.

Bear Lake's North Beach is 12 miles from the campground, offering swimming and fishing opportunities on one of the Inter-mountain West's largest natural lakes.

Bear Lake State Park Marina is 20 miles from the campground, with a seven-lane boat ramp, boat rentals, slips, a snack bar and general store.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 24 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON

Site types

1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
GS1	NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Riverfront	24 ft	50	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Garden City, Utah, take Highway 89 north to St. Charles, Idaho. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 for 8.1 miles, then turn right and follow the dirt road a short distance to the campground.

42.09611, -111.53306 · 42°5'46.0"N 111°31'59.0"W

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Typical weather

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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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Common questions about NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON

Can you reserve a site at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?: Yes, NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?: 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?: Yes, pets are allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON.
Are campfires allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON?: Campfires are allowed at NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON'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

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Contact

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

NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON