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Campground information in the northern Idaho region:
Campground |
Location |
Attractions/Facilities |
Bonner County Fairgrounds |
4203 N. Boyer Rd. in Sandpoint |
At the fairgrounds, home of PRCA Rodeo, Bonner County Fair, and more. 32 RV sites, ranging from 32' to 54' with water hookups from April-October. Power hook-ups: 50 amp, 30 amp, and 20 amp. Hot showers and restrooms. Dump station. Reservations at 208-263-8414 or ReserveAmerica.com.
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Garfield Bay |
12 miles SE of Sandpoint on Garfield Bay Rd. |
Lake Pend Oreille. Water, toilets, picnic area, boat launch, 22' trailer spaces, no hookups, 29 RV sites, 15 tent sites. $10-$15 per night. Call Bonner County at 208-255-5681 or visit ReserveAmerica.com. |
Green Bay |
16 miles SE of Sandpoint |
Lake Pend Oreille. Pit toilets, picnic area, tables, grills, fishing, 11 sites, no fee. (FS) 208-263-5111 |
Sam Owen |
21 miles E of Sandpoint |
Lake Pend Oreille. Water, toilets, dump station, covered picnic area, beach, boat launch, trailer spaces up to 36', no hookups, 8-person limit per site, 78 sites. Campsites are $23-$25 per night, with $8 fee for second vehicle. 14-day stay limit. Reservations are available by calling 435-245-6521 or visit Recreation.gov. (FS) |
Beyond Hope Resort |
16 miles E of Sandpoint |
On Lake Pend Oreille, off of Highway 200's scenic byway. 70 RV sites with hookups, 10 tent sites. Overnight moorage at marina available. 208-264-5251, BeyondHopeResort.com. Click for Google Map. |
Whiskey Rock |
30 miles SW of Clark Fork, via Road 278 |
Lake Pend Oreille. Pit toilets, water, boat launch, fishing, swimming, picnic area, 10 tent sites, no fee, accessible to people with disabilities, phone 208-263-5111. (FS) |
Farragut |
25 miles S of Sandpoint, 4 miles E of Athol |
Lake Pend Oreille. Water, toilets, showers, dock, 60' maximum trailer spaces, swimming, group shelters, shooting range, 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball area, playground, model airplane flying field, dump station, boat ramps, boat camping, docks, sewage pump out, and trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Guided walks, programs, education center, historic brig, Naval Training Center Museum. 108 units plus four group campgrounds, 63 tent/non-hook-up sites, 45 hook-up (water and electricity) sites; campsite reservations are available from the Friday of the weekend prior to Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Cabins that sleep 5 also available. Winter camping with cross-county skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. (SP) 208-683-2425. $5 vehicle fee to enter the park. Reservations at 1-888-9-CAMPID (888-922-6743) or ParksandRecreations.Idaho.gov. |
Round Lake |
10 miles S of Sandpoint, 2 miles W of Dufort Rd. |
Round Lake. Water, toilets, showers, dock, 24' trailer spaces, no hookups, dump station, showers, flush toilets, swimming, hiking, fishing, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, group day-use shelter, barbecue grills, firewood, canoe rentals, boat ramp (electric motors only), 51 units. Guided walks, program, education center. Winter camping with cross-country skiing, ice fishing and ice skating. (SP) 208-263-3489. $5 vehicle fee to enter the park. Reservations at 1-888-9-CAMPID (888-922-6743) or ParksandRecreation.idaho.gov. |
Albeni Cove |
2 miles E of Newport off Hwy 41 |
Pend Oreille River. Water, toilet, showers, picnic area, dock, firewood, boat launch, swimming beach, 14 campsites (no hook-ups), Interpretive programs. 208-437-5517. Reservations at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. (Army Corps) |
Priest River |
1 mile E of Priest River on Hwy 2 |
Priest River. Also known as the Mudhole. Water, dump station, playground, dock, dock, boat launch, swimming, toilets, showers, playground, baseball field, firewood. 20 campsites (no hook-ups), maximum 8 people per site. Interpretive programs. 208-437-5517. Reservations at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. (Army Corps) |
Riley Creek |
15 miles W of Sandpoint, 1 mile S of Laclede |
Pend Oreille River. Water, toilets, showers, trailer spaces up to 50', swimming, dump station, boat ramp, boat basin, dock, playground, play field, bicycle and hiking trail, two shelters, horseshoe pits, firewood, showers, flush toilets, 67 units with water and option for electric. Interpretive programs. 208-437-5517. Reservations at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. (Army Corps) |
Springy Point |
4 miles SW of Sandpoint on Lakeshore Drive |
Pend Oreille River. Water, toilets, showers, swimming, dump station, boat ramp, dock, showers, flush toilets, firewood, 39 campsites (no hook-ups). Interpretive programs. 208-437-5517. Reservations at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. (Army Corps) |
PRIEST LAKE RANGER DISTRICT (208) 443-2512
Campground |
Location |
Attractions/Facilities |
Beaver Creek |
39 miles N of Priest River, E on paved road for 12 miles |
Priest Lake. Swimming, trailheads for trails to Upper Priest Lake, portage area for canoes and kayaks to Thoroughfare, disability accessible, 42 units with 1 group site available. (FS) 208-443-2512. Reservations required at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. |
Luby Bay, Upper and Lower |
29 miles N of Priest River, east on Luby Bay Rd. |
Priest Lake. Water, toilets, dump station, 26' trailer spaces, amphitheater, 54 units, many reservable sites. (FS) 208-443-2512. Reservations required at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. |
Osprey |
27 miles N of Priest River, east on Outlet Bay Rd. |
In the woods near Priest Lake, water, no beach, 26' trailer spaces, 16 units, many reservable sites. (FS) 208-443-2512. Reservations required at 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. |
Outlet |
26 miles N of Priest River, east on Outlet Bay Rd. |
Priest Lake. Water, toilets, small swimming beach, 32' trailer spaces, 27 units. Reservations available. (FS) 208-443-2512 or Recreation.gov. |
Dickensheet |
23 miles N of Priest River, Coolin |
Priest River. Toilets, canoe/raft launch, 24' trailer spaces, no drinking water, 11 units. (SP) 208-443-2200 or IdahoStateParks.ReserveAmerica. |
Indian Creek |
34 miles N of Priest River, Coolin |
Priest Lake. Water, toilets, showers, 32' trailer spaces, store, dump station, boat ramp, 93 units with non-hook-up sites, partial hook-up (electric) sites, and full hook-up (electric & sewer) sites. 5 camper cabins. 1-888-922-6743 or go to ParksandRecreation.Idaho.gov. |
Squaw Bay |
46 miles N of Priest River, Coolin |
Priest Lake. Water, toilets, showers, 32' trailer spaces, 12-person cabin with kitchen, beach, Group Camp Area. (SP) 1-888-922-6743 or go to ParksandRecreation.Idaho.gov. |
Lion Head |
46 miles N of Priest River, Coolin |
Priest Lake. Water, toilets, dock, beach, boat launch, 47 units. (SP) Reservations are required: call 1-888-922-6743 or go to ParksandRecreation.idaho.gov. |
Reeder Bay |
36 miles N of Priest River, 3 miles east on Reeder Bay Rd. |
Priest Lake on Reeder Bay Road. Beach, boat ramps at resorts within one-half mile, 24 units, $21-$23 per night, $8 for extra vehicle. Many reservable sites. (FS) (208) 443-2512. Reservations required at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. |
Kalispell Island & Bartoo Island |
32 miles N of Priest River, 1.5 miles east on Kalispell Bay Road, 0.5 miles south on West Shore to launch from Kalispell Public Boat Launch. Kalispell Island is directly east of launch site; Bartoo is southeast of Kalispell. |
On Kalispell and Bartoo islands at Priest Lake. Kalispell has 5 units at Schneider (SW end), 5 units at North Cove (N. end), 8 units at Silver (SW end), 7 units at Three Pines (E. end) and 7 units at Rocky Point (E. end). Bartoo has 4 units at North Bartoo, 1 unit at Solo Two, 7 units at South Bartoo, 1 unit at Bartoo Solo, 5 units at Sunshine, 2 units at Sunrise Group Site, 3 units at West Sunshine and 1 unit at Lone Pine. $10 per night includes launch and parking. Porta potties required; vault toilets available at some sites. Free park and launch at the F.S. public boat launch, if you're camping on Kalispell or Bartoo Island; otherwise its $5 to launch and $3 to park per night. Group camping available at Three Pines, site #29, please contact ranger district. (FS) (208) 443-2512 |
Lakeshore |
5 miles east of Beaver Creek Campground (see above) |
NW shoreline on Priest Lake. Accessible by boat or hiking. 7 units at Tule Bay, 1 unit at Bottle Bay, 2 units at Teacher Bay, 3 units at Tripod Point and 3 units at Distillery Bay. No fee. (FS) (208) 443-2512 |
Upper Priest Lake |
2.5 miles north of Beaver Creek Campground (see above) |
Upper Priest Lake accessible by boat, canoe or hiking. No water. 4 units at Plowboy (SW end), 5 units at Navigation (5 units), 2 units at Geisinger (end of Thorofare) and 4 units at Trapper Creek (NE side). No fee. (FS) (208) 443-2512 |
Stagger-Inn |
14 miles north of Nordman |
In the woods north of Nordman. Close to Granite Falls and Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars. 2 units. Vault toilets. No fee. (FS) (208) 443-2512 |
BONNERS FERRY RANGER DISTRICT (208) 267-5561
Campground |
Location |
Attractions/Facilities |
Copper Creek |
2 miles S of Eastport, 30 miles N of Bonners Ferry on Forest Road No. 2517 |
Copper Falls on Moyie River. Water, toilets, 32' trailer space, host, 16 units, $6. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
Meadow Creek |
17 miles N of Bonners Ferry on Meadow Creek Road No. 229 |
Moyie River, Meadow Creek. Water, toilets, boat ramp, pets allowed, 22' trailer spaces, 22 units, $6, host. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
Robinson Lake |
7 miles S of Eastport, 25 miles N of Bonners Ferry on Highway 95 |
Robinson Lake. Water, toilets, dock, boat ramp, fishing, 32' trailer spaces, host, 10 units, $8. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
Smith Lake |
7 miles N of Bonners Ferry on Forest Road No. 1005 |
Smith Lake. Water, toilets, boat ramp, dock, 16' trailer spaces, 7 units, no fee. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
Brush Lake |
19 miles N of Bonners Ferry on Highway 95, south 2 miles on Forest Road No. 1004 |
Brush Lake. 4 units, lake access, fishing, boat ramp, wildlife viewing. No fee. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
Deer Ridge Lookout |
25 miles NE of Bonners Ferry on Forest Road No. 2540 |
In the Purcell Mountains overlooking the Moyie River drainage with excellent views of the Selkirk Mountains. 40-foot high tower with a 14-foot-by-14-foot cabin atop. $25 per night. (FS) (208) 267-5561. Reservations are required at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov |
Shorty Peak Lookout |
31 miles NW of Bonners Ferry via Forest Road No. 282 and Trail No. 95 |
In the Selkirk Mountains overlooking the Selkirk Crest. 14-foot-by-14-foot cabin accessible by a 2.5-mile hike. $25 per night. Reservations are required. (FS) (208) 267-5561. Reservations are required at 1-877-444-6777 at www.recreation.gov. |
Snyder Guard Station |
30 miles NE of Bonners Ferry on Meadow Creek Road/County Road No. 34. |
On the Moyie River, Snyder Guard Station was built in 1908 as a ranger station. The house has 5 twin beds, electricity, running water, shower, stove and refrigerator. A horse corral is included on the grounds. $50 for 1-6 people per night, $70 for 7-15 people per night, and $110 for 16-70 people per night. For 7 or more people, rental includes a cook shack, bunk cabins and campground. For more than 25 people, a porta-potty is required. Reservations are required. (FS) (208) 267-5561. |
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