Line Creek Stock Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Idaho . With 7 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jun-sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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Line Creek Stock Campground located in Idaho, offering 7 camping sites.
Line Creek Stock Campground
A Rural campground in Idaho
Overview
It Is at 3800 Feet Elevation and on the Designated Wild and Scenic St. It Is at 3800 Feet Elevation and on the Designated Wild and Scenic St. It Is at 3800 Feet Elevation and on the Designated Wild and Scenic St. Joe Wild and Scenic River with Convenient Access to River.
Nearby Attractions
the Historic Red Ives Ranger Station and Museum Is One Mile Downsteam of the Campground.
the Line Creek Stock Camp Is Located 87 Miles From St. Maries Idaho Up the St. Joe River on Forest Highway 50. Joe River. the Campground Includes 7 Pull-Through Camping Units (5 Available for Stock Reservations), Facilities for Stock Animals, Firepits and Vault Toilets.
Catch and Release Fishing Is a Primary Activity in the Upper St. Joe River. the Campground Is Ideally Situated for Stock Riding. the Terrain Is Steep with Over 100 Miles of Non-Motorized and 60 Miles of Multiple Use Trail. These Can Be Traveled for Day Rides and/ or Packins. Day Hikes and Backpacking Opportunities Are Also Enjoyed. Many of the Trails Are Accessed Directly Out of the Campground. the St. Joe River Trail 48 Winds Along Beside the St. Joe River for 18 Miles to Its Endpoint at Heller Campground. the Line Creek Stock Camp Is Also Ideally Situated for Driving for Pleasure with Primitive Roads to Travel: to Heller Campground and Montana, to the Surveyors Lookout and Other Sites Along Forest Road 201, to the Snow Peak Trailhead and Up Into Gold Creek and Over Gold Pass Towards St. Regis Montana. There Are Three Rental Opportunities in the Area: Red Ives Ranger Cabin, Beaver Creek a-Frame and Surveyors Lookout. There Are Four Other Campgrounds in the Close Vicinity.
There Is Day and Overnight Use with Vault Toilets. There Are 7 Campsites with Fire Rings. Six Sites Have Feed Bunks and Two Sites Have Highline Poles. One Site Has a Corral. More Corrals and Picnic Tables Are Planned in the Next Two Seasons (2024 and 2025). Stock Water Is Available at the River.
the Line Creek Stock Camp Sits Alongside the St. There Is a Day Use Area with a Pool Deep Enough for Swimming and Fishing with a Small Beach. It Is Within Steep Forested Terrain with a Large Open Area Just Downstream. the Upper St. Joe Is a Recommended Wilderness Area with Trail Access. Several Trailheads Take Off Directly From the Campground But There Are Many Others Accessing Other Areas That Are Within a Short Drive. Forest Highway 50 and Forest Road 218 Follow Along the St. Joe River, Providing Excellent Access for Rafting in the Spring, Floating Later in the Summer and Fishing. There Is an Outfitter That Provides Whitewater Raft Trips in the Spring and Early Summer. There Is Also a Fishing Outfitter 5 Miles Up the St. Joe River Trail As Well As Hunting Outfitters in the Area. St. Regis Montana Is 41 Miles Away on a Combination of Paved and Well Graded Gravel Roads. (Summer 2024 This Route Will Be Closed with Other Access Being More Primitive). the Gateway Town of Avery Idaho Is About 40 Miles Downstream and Has a Small Store with Gas and Fast Food, a Restaurant with Pizza, Chicken and Beer, a Fly Fisherman Shop with Fishing Supplies, Souvenirs, Deli Sandwiches and Ice Cream.
Managed by: Usda Forest ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 7
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Saint Joe River Road
City: , Idaho
Coordinates: 47.043416, -115.349962
Area Type: Rural
Phone:
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Swimming|fishing|picnic|water|fire-ring|beach|river|trail|rv|cabin
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $25-35
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
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📱 Connectivity
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 6 stations
Nearest Market: BOISE/TWIN FALLS
Notes: Signals FROM BOISE/TWIN FALLS MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 15 stations (5 AM, 10 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KIDO 580 Am
Market: BOISE
Notes: 5 AM, 10 FM Stations from Boise
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Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10305329
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website:
- Parent Park: Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Park Website: /parks/idaho-panhandle-national-forests/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Forests
- Parks Post Name: idaho-panhandle-national-forests
- Parent Park Name: Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Correct Park Type Mapping: idaho-panhandle-national-forests
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 33.0
- States Covered: Idaho, Arizona
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1011
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1011, 1011.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: idaho
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: national-forests
- Parent Park Slug: idaho-panhandle-national-forests
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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