USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Aquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,722 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- AQUARIUS CAMP GRD (NFSR 247-C) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Nearest town
- Isabella Landing
- Address
- ID
- Activities
- <p> 9 developed sites</p> , Hunting, Off Highway Vehicle, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
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!
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 29° | -12° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 31° | 0° | 56° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 33° | 19° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 36° | 20° | 79° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 47° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 53° | 40° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 64° | 51° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 63° | 52° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 55° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 44° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 37° | 0° | 71° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 30° | 15° | 55° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Isabella Landing Trailhead · 0.8 mi as the crow flies
North Fork Down River 5.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Isabella Point Trailhead · 3.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Smith Ridge Trailhead · 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Smith Ridge 5.7 mi Hike, Smith Ridge 4.9 mi Hike, Minnesaka 1.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Sheep Mountain Trailhead · 10 mi as the crow flies
Lodge Creek Loop 12 mi Hike, Lodge Creek a 2.3 mi Hike, Tepee Creek F 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there
All 1,286 trails in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Isabella Landing Camp · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Dog Creek Camp · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Isabella Point Camp · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Riviera Camp · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Washington Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
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