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St. Joe River Region

The St. Joe River Region is an area of blue-ribbon cutthroat trout streams, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and extensive roadless and primitive areas. 

It includes most of what was originally established as the St. Joe National Forest and is now our St. Joe Ranger District.

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 the rivers, mountains, vegetation, and wildlife.

Recreation Sites

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Allen Ridge Trail #17
Hiking
Description: This 3.7-mile secondary single-track trail begins at a popular swimming/fishing hole with a suspension foot bridge crossing the St. Joe River and used to access Middle Sister Lookout.…

Beaver Creek Cabin
Beaver Creek Cabin is a large A-frame cabin with capacity for up to 10 people.  At this time there are two twin size beds, dining table, wood stove, outdoor wash basin, and a vault toilet.  A…

Big Creek Trail #44
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Description: This single-track mainline trail is a very popular National Recreation Trail. The trail starts at the Big Creek CCC Campground and steeply makes its way up and over a 1500+ foot climb…

Big Dick Trail #189
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Description: This 4.8-mile single-track secondary trail follows a steep ridge from the Moon Pass Road 456 to Ward Creek Road 327 near Shefoot Mountain. After the unrelenting initial climb up to Big…

Camp 3 Campground
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Camp 3 Campground features 4 camp units, stock loading ramp, corral, and vault toilets. There is no developed water so bring ample supplies for your use. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out…

Cedar Creek Campground
Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
Cedar Creek Campground features 3 campsites, and vault toilets. There is no developed water so bring your own. Please observe Pack it In Pack it Out for your refuse. Attractions include fishing on…

Conrad Crossing Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Winter Sports
Conrad Crossing Campground features 8 camp units (2 on the river and 5 above the highway), potable water (typically available, June- September), vault toilets, and a day use area. Please observe the…

Copper Ridge Trail #263
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Description: This 9.6-mile single-track secondary trail connects Road 201 with the St. Joe River at Red Ives Ranger Station via Copper Ridge. If beginning from the Line Creek Stock Camp, do use…

Delaney Creek Trail #273
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Delaney Creek Trail #273 is part of the Marble Creek trail system and features remains of cabins, logging camps, access to the highest splash dam on Marble Creek, fishing on Marble Creek, hunting,…

Elbow Ridge Trail #79
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Description: This 6.4-mile single track mainline trail follows Elbow Ridge from the St. Joe River to Needle Peak Road 730. From the Needle Peak Road, this trail heads down the ridge towards the St.…

Last updated September 5, 2025

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