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St. Joe River Area
The St. Joe River area of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests includes most of what was originally established as the St. Joe National Forest and is now our St. Joe Ranger District.
This is an area of blue-ribbon cutthroat trout streams, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and extensive roadless and primitive areas. 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 our rivers, mountains, vegetation, and wildlife.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at St. Joe River Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Camp 3 Campground
- Cedar Creek Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Packsaddle Campground
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Spruce Tree Campground
- St. Joe Wild & Scenic River
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at St. Joe River Area
- Camp 3 Campground
- Cedar Creek Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Spruce Tree Campground
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at St. Joe River Area
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at St. Joe River Area
Cabin Rentals
Campgrounds and rental cabins are generally open and available to rent from spring to fall each year, opening dates are dependent on snow and weather conditions.
Select each campground site or cabin's hyperlink to view projected annual opening dates.
Areas for Cabin Rentals at St. Joe River Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at St. Joe River Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Cedar Creek Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Gold Center - Marble Cr. Trail #251
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Little North Fork of the Clearwater River Tr. #50
- Marble Creek Historical Site Picnic Area
- Outfitters in St. Joe River Area
- Packsaddle Campground
- Red Ives Cabin
- Red Ives Information Center
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Spruce Tree Campground
- St. Joe Wild & Scenic River
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- St. Joe Lake Trail #49
- St. Joe River Trail #48
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at St. Joe River Area
- Allen Ridge Trail #17
- Big Creek Trails
- Big Creek Trail #44
- Lemonade Peak Trail #555
- Copper Ridge Trail #263
- Elbow Ridge Trail #79
- Fly Creek Trail #629
- Grandmother- Marble Trails
- Delaney Creek Trail #273
- Gold Center - Marble Cr. Trail #251
- Hobo Cedar Grove Trail #255
- Hobo Historical Trail #254
- Lookout Mountain Trail #52
- Marble Creek Trail #261
- Marble Divide Trail #275
- Hobo Cedar Grove Picnic Area
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Lines Cr. Historical Trail #246
- Lines Creek Trail Picnic Area
- Little North Fork of the Clearwater River Tr. #50
- Malin Ridge Trail #197
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Marble Creek Historical Site Picnic Area
- Pole Mountain Trail #59
- Quarles Peak Trail #385
- Simmons- Stateline Trails
- Indian Creek Trail #478
- Indian Peak Trail #284
- Simmons Ridge Trail #78
- Slate Creek- Cedar Mountain Trails
- Snow Peak Trails
- Spotted Louis Trail #104
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper St. Joe Trails
- St. Joe Lake Trail #49
- St. Joe River Trail #48
- Wonderful- Shefoot Trails
- Big Dick Trail #189
- Packsaddle Trail #26
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Copper Ridge Trail #263
- Elbow Ridge Trail #79
- Fly Creek Trail #629
- Grandmother- Marble Trails
- Delaney Creek Trail #273
- Gold Center - Marble Cr. Trail #251
- Lookout Mountain Trail #52
- Marble Creek Trail #261
- Marble Divide Trail #275
- Hobo Cedar Grove Picnic Area
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Line Creek Trail #279
- Little North Fork of the Clearwater River Tr. #50
- Malin Ridge Trail #197
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Pole Mountain Trail #59
- Quarles Peak Trail #385
- Simmons- Stateline Trails
- Indian Creek Trail #478
- Indian Peak Trail #284
- Simmons Ridge Trail #78
- Slate Creek- Cedar Mountain Trails
- Snow Peak Trails
- Spotted Louis Trail #104
- Upper St. Joe Trails
- St. Joe Lake Trail #49
- St. Joe River Trail #48
- Wonderful- Shefoot Trails
- Big Dick Trail #189
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Camp 3 Campground
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Red Ives Information Center
- Telichpah Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Big Creek Trail #44
- Lemonade Peak Trail #555
- Copper Ridge Trail #263
- Elbow Ridge Trail #79
- Fly Creek Trail #629
- Grandmother- Marble Trails
- Delaney Creek Trail #273
- Gold Center - Marble Cr. Trail #251
- Lookout Mountain Trail #52
- Marble Creek Trail #261
- Marble Divide Trail #275
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Line Creek Trail #279
- Little North Fork of the Clearwater River Tr. #50
- Malin Ridge Trail #197
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Outfitters in St. Joe River Area
- Pole Mountain Trail #59
- Quarles Peak Trail #385
- Simmons- Stateline Trails
- Indian Creek Trail #478
- Indian Peak Trail #284
- Simmons Ridge Trail #78
- Slate Creek- Cedar Mountain Trails
- Snow Peak Trails
- Spotted Louis Trail #104
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper St. Joe Trails
- Wonderful- Shefoot Trails
- Big Dick Trail #189
- Packsaddle Trail #26
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Camp 3 Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Outfitters in St. Joe River Area
- Packsaddle Campground
- Simmons- Stateline Trails
- Slate Creek- Cedar Mountain Trails
- Snow Peak Trails
- Spotted Louis Trail #104
- Spruce Tree Campground
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper St. Joe Trails
- Wonderful- Shefoot Trails
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at St. Joe River Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at St. Joe River Area
- Camp 3 Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Lines Creek Trail Picnic Area
- Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area Trails
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Red Ives Cabin
- Red Ives Information Center
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Snow Peak Trails
- Spruce Tree Campground
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper Landing - Avery RV Dump Station
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at St. Joe River Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at St. Joe River Area
- Camp 3 Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Lookout Mountain Trail #52
- Hobo Cedar Grove Picnic Area
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Lines Creek Trail Picnic Area
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Marble Creek Historical Site Picnic Area
- Red Ives Cabin
- Red Ives Information Center
- Route of the Hiawatha
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Spruce Tree Campground
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper Landing - Avery RV Dump Station
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at St. Joe River Area
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at St. Joe River Area
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at St. Joe River Area
- Big Creek Trails
- Big Creek Trail #44
- Lemonade Peak Trail #555
- Fly Creek Trail #629
- Grandmother- Marble Trails
- Lines Cr. Historical Trail #246
- Quarles Peak Trail #385
- Simmons- Stateline Trails
- Indian Creek Trail #478
- Indian Peak Trail #284
- Simmons Ridge Trail #78
- Slate Creek- Cedar Mountain Trails
- Upper St. Joe Trails
- Wonderful- Shefoot Trails
- Big Dick Trail #189
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at St. Joe River Area
- Camp 3 Campground
- Cedar Creek Campground
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Fly Flat Campground
- Hobo Cedar Grove Picnic Area
- Line Creek Stock Camp
- Lines Creek Trail Picnic Area
- Mammoth Springs Campground
- Marble Creek Historical Site Picnic Area
- Red Ives Cabin
- Red Ives Information Center
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- Spruce Tree Campground
- Telichpah Campground
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
- Upper Landing - Avery RV Dump Station
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at St. Joe River Area
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at St. Joe River Area
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at St. Joe River Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at St. Joe River Area
- Conrad Crossing Campground
- Outfitters in St. Joe River Area
- Packsaddle Campground
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground
- St. Joe Wild & Scenic River
- Tin Can Flat Campground
- Turner Flat Campground
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at St. Joe River Area
Tubing
Areas for Tubing at St. Joe River Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at St. Joe River Area
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at St. Joe River Area
Alerts & Warnings
- Beauty Cedar FSR 1575 Closure
- Bottom Canyon FSR 1511 Closure
- Rose Lake Informal Recreation Area Closure
- Hudlow Meadows Restoration Area Closure Order
- Catspur Creek Road and Area Closure, St. Joe Ranger District,
- Ridge Creek Salvage Sale Road Closure, CDA River Ranger District
- Hiawatha Rail Trail Closure, St. Joe Ranger District
- Green Bay Closure, Sandpoint Ranger District
- Solo Creek Quartz Dig Site Closure, Priest Lake Ranger District