North Fork Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. North Fork Campground is a National Forest campground near St. Charles, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
North Fork Campground sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,953 ft
42.0959, -111.5331 in Bear Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at North Fork Campground?
No. North Fork Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at North Fork Campground?
Camping at North Fork Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at North Fork Campground?
No. North Fork Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages North Fork Campground?
North Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around North Fork Campground
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to North Fork Campground, in a straight line: Bear Lake (swimming hole, 13 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 17
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near St. Charles and campgrounds in Bear Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01