Purple Beach Group Site
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Cedar Flats Dump Station · 51.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.8426, -115.6192
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Aquarius Campground boasts 9 developed sites and 2 group campsites (Purple Beach) on the bank of the scenic North Fork of the Clearwater River. Swimming, fly fishing, tubing and whitewater rafting (May and June) are just a few of the many water sports frequently enjoyed by visitors here. Hunters, anglers, and families looking for a quiet spot to take a dip and get away with the kids can all find respite here. Hiking trails near the campground take hikers and backpackers alike into the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area and to the Black Mountain summit, one of the few remaining places in Idaho where Mountain Goats can still be seen!
From the USFS.
Is Purple Beach Group Site free?
No. Purple Beach Group Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Purple Beach Group Site?
From Headquarters, ID drive north on Beaver Creek Rd about 24 miles to the campground.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
