Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Beauty Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/20/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Coeur d'Alene
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Coeur d'Alene, ID, take Interstate 90 east 6.9 miles to
State Rt. 97. Bear right onto Rt. 97 (Lake Coeur d'Alene Scenic
Byway), toward St. Maries, ID, and go 2.3 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 438). Turn left onto Rt. 438 and go 0.6 miles
to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
The campground is located near Coeur d'Alene Lake along Beauty Creek
in a narrow valley. It is on a flat, sparsely wooded area
between heavily wooded hillsides. There are walk-in tent
sites, some of which showed signs of erosion. The campground is
half a mile from Coeur d'Alene Lake.
A day trip to Coeur d'Alene, ID should be fun for families and
singles alike. Coeur d'Alene Lake is huge with about any
type of water sports activity. In town, one can rent paddle boats,
purchase a 25 minute ride on a sea plane, go parasailing, take a
ride around the lake on a ferry (with brunch or dinner -
optional), swim at the very long sandy beach, etc. Or, just walk
around in the park and town. The lake area of Coer d'Alene
reminded the authors of some lake towns in Switzerland and Italy. All in
all - a neat place to visit and just have fun.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day - single
$48 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station at Exxon
gas station in Coeur d'Alene at intersection of Sherman Ave and
Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. (Exit 15 - I90) - no charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump. There was boil notice at time
of visit.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Beauty Creek flow is seasonal. There is boat access to Coeur
d'Alene Lake via a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) boat ramp. It
is located at Mineral Ridge off State Rt. 97, 2 miles north of
campground.
HIKING
Caribou Ridge Trail No. 79 (nice vistas - foot only) - 5 miles.
Beauty Creek Overlook - 1.8 miles
Mt. Coeur d'Alene Viewpoint - 4.6 miles
Trail No. 227 - 4.9 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing available at Coeur d'Alene Lake - trout, salmon and
panfish.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bell Bay
VISIT DATE: 09/20/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Coeur d'Alene
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Coeur d'Alene, ID, take Interstate 90 east 6.9 miles to
State Rt. 97 (Coeur d'Alene Scenic Byway). Bear right onto State
Rt. 97 toward St. Maries, ID and go 25.1 miles to campground sign
(East Point Rd.). Turn right onto East Point Rd. and go 2.8
miles to campground sign. Bear left at sign and go 1 mile to
Lower campground. Continue straight at sign to Upper campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,600 ft.
The campground is composed of two sections - Upper and Lower.
The Upper section is located on a hill or point overlooking
Coeur d'Alene Lake, a beautiful 50-square mile lake and is a
Group Campground (not included in this review). The Upper
section, with more space between sites, is more rustic then the
Lower section. The Lower Section has some sites overlooking
the lake, but all the sites are well above the shoreline.
There is little or no understory with sites close together.
Accessible from the Lower section are two docks where boats could
be moored. The walk from the docks is fairly steep but short.
Both sections are wooded with Ponderosa and other mixed pines.
A day trip to Coeur d'Alene, ID should be fun for families and
singles alike. Coeur d'Alene Lake is huge with about any type
of water sports activities. In town, one can rent paddle boats,
purchase a 25 minute ride on a sea plane, go parasailing, take a
ride around the lake on a ferry (with brunch or dinner - optional),
swim at very long sandy beach, etc. Or, just walk around in the
park and town. The lake area of Coeur d'Alene reminded the authors
of some lake towns in Switzerland and Italy. All in all - a neat
place to visit and just have fun.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 25' X 36'
Comments:
Lower section parking aprons are paved; Upper section aprons are
paved and gravel. There is waste station at Exxon gas station in
Coeur d'Alene at intersection of Sherman Ave and Coeur d'Alene
Lake Dr. (Exit 15 - I90) - no charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The wheelchair friendly toilets are located in the Lower section
only.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Coeur d'Alene Lake is 50-square miles. Although there are two
docks below the Lower Section, there is no direct "water sports"
access to the lake from the campground. There are several public
and private boat ramps available around the lake.
HIKING
Bell Bay Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Trout, salmon and panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Hank
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Kingston
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Kingston, ID, take Coeur d'Alene River Rd. north (toward
Prichard, ID) 21.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left,
continueing toward Prichard, on Coeur d'Alene River Rd., and go
20.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,800 ft.
The campground is located along North Fork of Coeur d'Alene River.
Most sites are nestled beneath various species of pine and
adjacent to the river. The National Forest's Magee Work Center,
built in 1920 (about 10 miles north on Forest Rt. 6310), is a
historic site and makes a nice day trip.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 7
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 21' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. For a fee, a waste station (with
potable water) is available at the Shoshone Work Center, off
Coeur d'Alene River Rd., 12.3 miles south of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
The North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River is a non-rated floating
river. Contact the District Ranger's Office for conditions.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat trout - catch and release
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bumblebee
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Kingston
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Kingston, ID, take Coeur d'Alene River Rd. 5.4 miles to
campground sign (Bumblebee Cutoff). Turn left onto Bumblebee
Cutoff and go 3 miles to another campground sign (Forest Rt.
796). Turn right onto Rt. 796 and go 0.1 miles to campground on
right and left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
There are two loops (North and South), on both sides of the road.
The North Loop is designated as a Group campground but is
available to single families if not occupied by a group. The campground
is located in heavily wooded area in mature, tall pines. Floating
and tubing is popular on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene
River which is convenient from the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 28.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day - single
$48 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 54'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and asphalt. There is waste
station at Exxon gas station in Coeur d'Alene at intersection of
Sherman Ave and Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. (Exit 15 - I90) - no
charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
There is fishing about 0.5 miles from campground in the Little
North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River - Rainbow and Cutthroat
trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Devils Elbow
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Kingston
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Kingston, ID, take Coeur d'Alene River Rd. north (toward
Prichard, ID) 21.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left,
continueing toward Prichard, on Coeur d'Alene River Rd. and go
14.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,600 ft.
The campground is situated in mixed pine, cedar, and fir trees
located next to North Fork of Coeur d'Alene River with some
sites alongside the river. Because of the dense vegetation,
no campsites have a view of the river. The campground is a
single loop with a grassy meadow in the center. The parking
aprons are short but wide enough for parking tow vehicle
alongside a trailer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping:
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 25' X 30'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved. A waste station with potable water
and no charge is located at the Shoshone Work Center, off
Coeur d'Alene River Rd., 6.2 miles south of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River is a non-rated floating
river. Contact the Ranger District Office for conditions.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout - catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kit Price
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Kingston
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Kingston, ID, take Coeur d'Alene River Rd. north (toward
Prichard, ID) 21.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left,
continueing toward Prichard, on Coeur d'Alene River Rd. and go
11.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,550 ft.
The campground is in mixed pine woods and composed of three loops -
A, B and C. Some sites are adjacent to the North Fork of the
Coeur d'Alene River. Popular for family floating.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day - single
$48 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 51
Total Sites: 51
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 51
No. Grilles on Sites: 51
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 62'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station (with
potable water) at the Shoshone Work Center, off Coeur d'Alene
River Rd., 3 miles south of campground - no charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 7
No. Threaded: 5
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilets are located in Loops B and C.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
North Fork or Coeur d'Alene River is a non-rated floating river.
Contact District Ranger's Office for conditions.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat trout - catch and release
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mokins Bay
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Idaho
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Coeur d'Alene River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Coeur d'Alene
RESERVATIONS: Coeur d'Alene River
DIRECTIONS:
In Coeur d'Alene, ID, at intersection of Interstate 90 and US Rt.
95, take Rt. 95 north 6.1 miles to Lancaster Rd. Turn right onto
Lancaster Rd. and go 6.3 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left,
following campground sign, and go 5.3 miles to campground sign
(Mokins Dr.). Turn left onto Mokins Dr. (gravel) and go 0.1
miles to campground entrance on the left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,300 ft.
Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake on
Mokins Bay in heavily wooded pines.
A day trip to Coeur d'Alene, ID should be fun for families and
singles alike. Coeur d'Alene Lake is huge with about any type
of water sports activities. In town, one can rent paddle boats,
purchase a 25 minute ride on a sea plane, go parasailing, take a
ride around the lake on a ferry (with brunch or dinner - optional),
swim at very long sandy beach, etc. Or, just walk around in the
park and town. The lake area of Coer d'Alene reminded the authors
of some lake towns in Switzerland and Italy. All in all - a neat
place to visit and just have fun.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 21
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station at the
Exxon gas station in Coeur d'Alene at intersection of Sherman Ave
and Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. (Exit 15 - I90) - no charge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing at nearby Hayden Lake - Crappie, Cutthroat trout and
Large and Smallmouth bass
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