North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon
Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
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As of October 2026, North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 1 campsite. North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon is located at 42.0961° N, 111.5331° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 50
North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Campsites at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon
- Tent 1
- Accessible 1
Amenities
- restrooms
At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.
All sites at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | Tent | 50 | Accessible |
About North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon
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.
Rules and notices at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Visitors please read the wildlife caution
Pack out trash upon departure
Limited parking can accommodate small pop-up trailers only; no large trailers
Off-road vehicles not permitted in the canyon
There is no cell phone service
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm
North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon?
North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon?
Cancellations happen frequently at North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon have?
North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon has 1 campsites.
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