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Spruce Tree Campground
Spruce Tree Campground features 9 camp units, potable water, and vault toilets. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include fishing in wild trout waters, beginning of wild portion of St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, St. Joe River Trail #48.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $15/ night when water pump handles are on or $12/ night without water and an additional $5.00 for third vehicles. |
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| Open Season: | - November 4 |
| Closest Towns: | Avery, Idaho |
| Water: | Potable water (June-October) |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:Access 1: From Avery, Idaho take the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50) 39 miles east to Red Ives Road #218. Proceed 12 miles on Road #218 to the campground entrance.
Access 2: From St. Regis, Montana take the Little Joe Road (#282) to the Idaho border where it becomes Gold Creek Road (#388). Turn left on the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50) and proceed 12 miles to the campground entrance.
Activities
Campground Camping
Attractions include fishing in wild trout waters, beginning of wild portion of St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, St. Joe River Trailhead.| No. of Sites | Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Fire Information | There are fireplaces at each site. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 9 camp units |
RV Camping
Attractions include fishing in wild trout waters, beginning of wild portion of St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, St. Joe River Trailhead.| No. of Sites | 9 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 at each site. |
River and Stream Fishing
There is fishing access to the St. Joe River.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
Spruce Tree Campground is located at the beginning of the Wild portion of the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River.Picnicking
Picnic sites are available here.| Reservation Info | Picnic units are available on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no fee for their use. |
Location