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Aquarius & Purple Beach Campgrounds

Aquarius Campground offers 9 developed campsites and Purple Beach provides 2 group sites directly on the North Fork Clearwater River, with vault toilets, picnic tables, and potable water available through September at $10-$15 per night on a first-come, first-served basis.

The remote location (1,700 ft elevation) is ideal for swimming, fly fishing, tubing, and whitewater rafting (peak in May-June), though note that RV maneuvering can be difficult due to dead-end layouts and water may not always be potable.

Access requires navigating 25 miles of unpaved Forest Road 247 northeast from Headquarters, Idaho, and the small campground fills quickly during peak season.


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