Best Camping in Idaho Panhandle National Forests – Top Campgrounds & Ranger Districts in North Idaho
Idaho Panhandle National Forests provide amazing camping across their Coeur d’Alene, St. Joe, and Sandpoint Ranger Districts. The Coeur d’Alene Ranger District offers scenic campgrounds near Lake Pend Oreille and great hiking trails. St. Joe Ranger District is perfect for riverfront camping along the St. Joe River, a top spot for fishing and kayaking. The Sandpoint Ranger District features popular sites like Priest Lake, known for clear waters and mountain views. Remote campers can find solitude in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. Whether you want RV hookups, lakeside tent camping, or backcountry adventure, North Idaho has it all. Plan your trip and explore Idaho’s wild beauty!
Beauty Creek Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (just 18 min southeast of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,167 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 10 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Beaver Creek Campground is located in the Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 59 min north of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,773 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 41 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $85.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Bell Bay Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (54 min south of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,505 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $112.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Big Hank Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 36 min east of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,699 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Bumblebee Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (44 min east of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,245 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $112.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Devils Elbow Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 22 min east of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,970 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $92.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing.
Kit Price Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 15 min east of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,544 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Luby Bay Campground is located in the Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 36 min north of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,473 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 51 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Mokins Bay Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (36 min northeast of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,291 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Osprey Campground is located in the Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 31 min north of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,524 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Outlet At Priest Lake Campground is located in the Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 33 min north of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,540 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Reeder Bay Campground is located in the Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 45 min north of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,456 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Sam Owen Campground is located in the Sandpoint Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (1 hr 13 min northeast of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,088 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 78 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $25.00 to $105.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Snowberry Campground is part of Farragut State Park in Idaho (34 min northeast of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,394 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 95 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $37.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Whitetail Campground is part of Farragut State Park in Idaho (34 min northeast of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,226 feet. There are a total of 60 campsites. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs between 30 and 135 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 9 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $31.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
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