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Recreation Region: St. Joe River Region

Spruce Tree Campground

Spruce Tree Campground features 9 camp units, vault toilets, and potable water available by hand pump (typically June- Sept). 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.

General Information

late May - late September

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Peak Season (Water ON): Single Site: $15 per night (2 vehicles included per site)
Additional Vehicle: $5 per night (3 vehicle limit per site)
Non-Peak (Water OFF): $12 per night

$15/ night when water pump handles are on or $12/ night without water and an additional $5.00 for third vehicles.

Office building

Address: 222 S. 7th, Suite #1 St. Maries, ID 83861
Phone: (208) 245-2531
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.038082

Longitude: -115.347865

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 Red Ives 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 the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50) /Gold Creek Road (#388). Turn left onto Red Ives Road # 218 and proceed 12 miles to the campground entrance.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Available during open season, typically June- Sept.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Stock not allowed in campground, use Line Creek Stock Camp

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated July 9, 2026