Can you reserve a site at ST. Charles Campground?

Yes, ST. Charles Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at ST. Charles Campground?

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

Are campfires allowed at ST. Charles Campground?

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

ST. Charles Campground, Utah — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

St. Charles Campground is situated on its namesake creek in the scenic St. Charles Canyon, approximately 8 miles from Bear Lake State Park and North Beach.

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 good to 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 one group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Six single sites are also available. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A paved road leads to the campground.

Natural Features

Stands of aspens provide partial shade, while lodgepole pines, willow, dogwoods, Engelmann spruce and wild roses dot the landscape. The varied vegetation provides plenty of privacy from site to 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
6 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 32 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND

Site types

5 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

6 campsites at ST. Charles Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	25
2	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
3	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
4	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
5	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
6	ST. CHARLES CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8

Getting there

From U.S. Highway 89 in St. Charles, turn west onto Forest Road #412 and travel approximately 3 miles to the forest boundary. The campground entrance is just around the bend.

42.11361, -111.44639 · 42°6'49.0"N 111°26'47.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	29	31	40	50	61	71	81	80	70	56	41	30
Low °F	8	8	18	29	38	45	51	48	39	30	20	10
Precip in	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.1	1.8	0.9	0.6	0.8	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.8

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 ST. Charles Campground

Can you reserve a site at ST. Charles Campground?: Yes, ST. Charles Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does ST. Charles Campground have?: 6 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at ST. Charles Campground?: 32 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at ST. Charles Campground?: Campfires are allowed at ST. Charles Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

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

ST. Charles Campground