Turner Flat Campground features 10 camp units, 1 group camping area to accomodate up to 15 people, potable water (June-October), vault toilets, and day use area. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, and tubing/floating until mid-July.
At a Glance
Open Season:
Memorial Day - November 4
Closest Towns:
Avery, Idaho
Water:
Potable water (June-October)
Restroom:
Vault toilets
Operated By:
Forest Service
General Information
Directions:
Drive 8 miles east of Avery, Idaho on the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50).
Attractions include St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, floating until mid-July.
No. of Sites
Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Fire Information
There are fireplaces or grills at each site, fireside benches at some.
No. of Accessible sites
10 camp units
RV Camping
Attractions include St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, floating until mid-July.
No. of Sites
10 camp units
Reservation Info
Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Size Restrictions
Contact St. Joe Ranger District for more information.
Fire Information
There are fireplaces or grills at each site, fireside benches at some.
Group Camping
Attractions include St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, floating until mid-July.
No. of Sites
1 site accomodating up to 15 people
Reservation Info
The group site is available on a first come, first served basis.
Fire Information
Fireplace, grill, and fireside bench.
River and Stream Fishing
There are fishing opportunities on the St. Joe River
Day Hiking
There is access to Allen Ridge Trail #17.
Horse Camping
Attractions include St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, floating until mid-July.
No. of Sites
10 camp units
Reservation Info
Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Fire Information
There are fireplaces or grills at each site, fireside benches at some.
Horse Riding
There is access to Allen Ridge Trail #17.
Big Game Hunting
This campground is often used as a base camp for big game hunting in the area.
Viewing Wildlife
There is abundant wildlife to be seen in and around this area.
Viewing Scenery
Turner Flat Campground is located near the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River.
Picnicking
Turner Flat Campground includes a day use area with tables, fireplace, and grill.
Reservation Info
Picnic units are available on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no fee for their use.
Fire Information
Fireplace and grill.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Floating the St. Joe River is a popular summertime activity. At Turner Flat Campground one may generally float until mid-July when the water level drops.
Swimming
Take a dip in the St. Joe River while camping or picnicking at Turner Flat campground.
Tubing
Tubing on the St. Joe River is a popular summertime activity.