Davis Canyon Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DUCK CREEK, ID, ID

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.This campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. The group site is made up of three smaller individual sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/davis-canyon-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Davis Canyon Campground offers a scenic setting on St. Charles Creek with access to the premier 55-mile Highline Trail #316 (part of the National Trail System). Campers report excellent cleanliness, solitude, minimal bugs, and exceptional stargazing.

Wildlife alert: Moose present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Black-billed Magpie, Red-tailed Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, and Northern Rubber Boa.

Insider tips for Davis Canyon Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 tent site available, so expect limited availability No hookups; plan accordingly for dry camping

Skip Davis Canyon Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer year-round access (seasonal May-October only). You want multiple site options (only 1 site total).

Best time to visit Davis Canyon Campground: June — Mid-June campers report minimal bugs and excellent conditions. May through October — Official operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Porcupine (Id) (DUCK CREEK, ID), St. Charles Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID), Cloverleaf Campground (MONTPELIER, ID), North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon (DUCK CREEK, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Davis Canyon Campground

Cell signal at Davis Canyon Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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DUCK CREEK, ID, ID★ 4.4 (7 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho.This campground contains one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. The group site is made up of three smaller individual sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You prefer year-round access (seasonal May-October only)✕ You want multiple site options (only 1 site total)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Only 1 tent site available, so expect limited availability

No hookups; plan accordingly for dry camping

Best: June

Mid-June campers report minimal bugs and excellent conditions

Best: May through October

Official operating season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Black-billed Magpie, Red-tailed Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, and Northern Rubber Boa.

Location

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541-351-1182· Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Getting there →

Take U.S. Highway 89 north from Garden City, Utah, or south from Montpelier, Idaho, to St. Charles. Drive west from St. Charles along Forest Road 412 about 6 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Davis Canyon Campground cost per night?+
Davis Canyon Campground costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Davis Canyon Campground open?+
Davis Canyon Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Davis Canyon Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Davis Canyon Campground?+
Davis Canyon Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Davis Canyon Campground?+
Davis Canyon Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Davis Canyon Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Davis Canyon Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Davis Canyon Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Davis Canyon Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4.4 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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