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St. Joe River Region

The St. Joe River Region is an area of blue-ribbon cutthroat trout streams, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and extensive roadless and primitive areas. 

It includes most of what was originally established as the St. Joe National Forest and is now our St. Joe Ranger District.

We offer miles of trails for hikers, backcountry horse users, mountain bikers, and ATV riders. The St. Joe is nationally recognized for its elk herds.

Many of our campgrounds are located adjacent to the beautiful Wild & Scenic St. Joe River. Our Route of the Hiawatha rails-to-trails mountain biking route winds across trestles and through tunnels. 

Visit Marble Creek and view artifacts of early 20th century logging. Spend some time at one of our backcountry cabins or lookouts, or simply spend a day driving the St. Joe River road taking in the beauty of the rivers, mountains, vegetation, and wildlife.

Recreation Sites

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Marble Creek Trail #261
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Trail #261 is part of the Marble Creek trail system and features fishing opportunities in Marble Creek, remnants of cabins, historical logging sites, and good huckleberry picking when they are in…

Marble Divide Trail #275
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Marble Divide Trail is part of the Marble Creek trail system and offers ridge top scenic views and huckleberry picking in season. Open to motorbikes but recommended for advanced riders.IPNF Visitor…

Outfitters in St. Joe River Area
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities
There a several professional outfitters permitted in the St. Joe River area providing guided opportunities for hunting, fishing, whitewater rafting and trail riding. Crooked Arrow OutfittingUpland…

Packsaddle Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Located along the St. Joe Wild & Scenic River, this camp offers two camp sites, a vault toilet and drinking water typically available (June- September)

Packsaddle Trail #26
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Description: This 3.5-mile single-track National Recreation Trail originates in the St. Joe River corridor at the Packsaddle Campground. It ascends the rugged terrain of the bottom 1 ½ miles in…

Pole Mountain Trail #59
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Description: This 7.6-mile single-track secondary trail traverses the boundary between the St. Joe National Forest and the Clearwater National Forest. First descending down to the saddle between Pole…

Red Ives Cabin
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Red Ives Cabin is one of our most popular rental facilities. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest from the 1930s to 1984. Attractions…

Red Ives Information Center
Picnicking Scenic Drives Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Red Ives Information Center features forest information and restrooms. Attractions include historic buildings and the very popular Red Ives Cabin rental as well as fishing, hunting, camping…

Route of the Hiawatha
Biking Outdoor Science and Learning
It's been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country. Winding through nine tunnels and over seven high steel trestles, the 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot…

Shadowy St. Joe Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities Winter Sports
The Shadowy St. Joe Campground features 14 fully accessible campsites with electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Refuse receptacle provided, ample parking, convenient…

Last updated September 5, 2025

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