Can you reserve a site at Porcupine (Id)?

Yes, Porcupine (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine (Id)?

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

Are campfires allowed at Porcupine (Id)?

Campfires are allowed at Porcupine (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Porcupine (Id), Utah — 17 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Porcupine Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek in a scenic canyon in the rolling Idaho forests. The campground is also close to Bear Lake State Park and North Beach, offering visitors countless recreational opportunities in a serene forest setting.

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 Montpelier Ranger District'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 six family sites, as well as one group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads to and within the campground are paved.

Natural Features

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies more than 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah and Wyoming borders. The forest is also home to the Curlew National Grassland, and on the northern end of the forest the massive profile of the Teton Range can be seen.

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 2 miles from the campground. Guided cave tours are scheduled every 30 minutes daily from approximately 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
17 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 32 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: 1, 2

Site types

16 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.

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17 campsites at Porcupine (Id)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

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

Getting there

From U.S. Highway 89, turn west onto St. Charles Canyon Road/Forest Road 412. Follow for approximately 7 miles to the campground on the left side of the road.

42.09500, -111.51944 · 42°5'42.0"N 111°31'10.0"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, 5.2 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 Porcupine (Id)

Can you reserve a site at Porcupine (Id)?: Yes, Porcupine (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Porcupine (Id) have?: 17 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine (Id)?: 32 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Porcupine (Id)?: Campfires are allowed at Porcupine (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Porcupine (Id) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Porcupine (Id)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Camping near Porcupine (Id)

Cloverleaf Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Davis Canyon Campground 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Egan Basin Guard Station 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
ST. Charles Campground 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willow Flat Campground 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paris Springs Campground 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cub River Guard Station 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Albert Moser 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunrise Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
Marijuana Flat Campground 8.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Porcupine (Id)