Porcupine Campground
Porcupine Campground is nestled along the banks of St. Charles Creek in St. Charles Canyon, about seven miles west of St. Charles, Idaho. Located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Bear Lake, this campground sits at an elevation of 6,300 feet, accessible via Forest Road 412 off U.S. Highway 89.
Natural Features: The gentle St. Charles Creek flows nearby, lined with pines and aspens that provide partial shade in summer and a splash of color in fall. Summer wildflowers brighten the forested canyon, creating a picturesque setting close to Bear Lake’s turquoise waters.
Numerous hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails wind through the area, including access to the 55-mile Highline National Recreation Trail, offering endless opportunities to explore the stunning southeast Idaho landscape.
Facilities: The campground provides six single-family sites and one group site for up to 20 people, each equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are available, and roads within the campground are paved. A host may be present at a nearby campground.
Season: Late May-Early September
After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.
Porcupine Campground
Reservations
Make Reservations HereSeason: Late May-Early September
After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.
General Information
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.09494
Longitude: -111.5183
Directions
At the north end of St. Charles, Idaho on US Hwy 89, turn west on St. Charles Canyon Road. (Forest Road #412). Follow this road for approximately 7 miles to Porcupine Campground, on the left side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
