USFS · Campground · Fee
Spruce Tree Campground features 9 camp units, drinking water, and vault toilets. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include fishing in wild trout waters, beginning of the wild portion of St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, and St. Joe River Trail #48.
From the USFS.
No. Spruce Tree Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
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 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 Gold Creek Road (#388). Turn left on the St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50) and proceed 12 miles to the campground entrance.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.