Turner Flat campground
Turner Flat
One of the interesting facts about the area is that it is a great place for stargazing due to its remote location away from city lights. The best time of year to visit Turner Flat Camping Area is during the summer season, from June to August, when the average temperature ranges from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors should note that the campground is at a higher elevation, and temperatures can drop significantly at night. Overall, Turner Flat Camping Area is a great place to experience the beauty of the Idaho wilderness while enjoying a peaceful camping experience.
What's on-site at Turner Flat
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Turner Flat, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tin Can Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tin Can Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Telichpah | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Telichpah Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turner Flat -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id | 927 cfs | → |
| Canyon Creek Ab Mouth At Wallace | 88 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek Ab Mouth At Wallace | 22 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River Near St. Regis | 784 cfs | → |
| St Joe River At Calder Id | 4,130 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt | 18,500 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turner Flat -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Lookout | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lookout | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lost Lake | 73.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lost Lake | 72.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Humboldt Gulch | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Humboldt Gulch | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turner Flat as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turner Flat
Can I make reservations at Turner Flat?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Turner Flat?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Turner Flat.