About Aquarius Campground And Purple Beach Group Site
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!
- Fees: Aquarius Campground sites are $10.00 per night. Purple Beach group sites are $15 per night.
- Season: May 24 – Oct. 14
- Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
- Where: 25 mi north of Pierce, ID · 46.84162, -115.6189
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver - North Fork | ATV road | at camp | 50.1 mi |
| Aquarius Camp Grd | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| North Fork Down River | Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 5.2 mi |
| June Saddle Z | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Swanson F | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 1.4 mi |
| June Saddle X | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.