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St. Joe Wild & Scenic River

The "Shadowy" St. Joe River flows down the western slopes of the Bitterroot Mountain Range from it's headwaters at St. Joe Lake near the Idaho/ Montana state line. The upper portion of the St. Joe River was Congressionally designated as a Wild and Scenic River in 1978; designating the portion of the St. Joe River from North Fork of the St. Joe River to Spruce Tree Campground (39.7 miles) as a Recreational River and the segment from Spruce Tree Campground to St. Joe Lake (26.6 miles) as a Wild…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Joe Wild & Scenic River reservable?

St. Joe Wild & Scenic River is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is St. Joe Wild & Scenic River?

See the map for St. Joe Wild & Scenic River's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at St. Joe Wild & Scenic River?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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