Bell Bay Campground, Harrison, ID

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. 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.

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(435) 245-6521 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$24 - $112

Campsite Reviews (48)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		15%
3 star		10%
2 star		6%
1 star		0%

@LoraGF7294459D · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful site, restrooms very clean and mostly not very stinky. Campground could use more potable water access points and more restrooms (IMO), noise from boats on the lake started early and continued past dark (but that's kinda to be expected). Access to the lake for swimming is not real good, trail is a trifle steep from campground and foliage along lake front must be navigated for lake access, there's no real "beach", and while access to the 2 docks is easy, I didn't see any ladders to help use either dock as ways to exit the lake after swimming. I booked both sites 7 and 8 on the Lower Loop, as we were camping with another couple, it's nice that sites 6-8 are semi-connected while remaining fairly private from each other. Access to sites 6 and 7 are semi-steep walk-ins, which is why I chose site 8 for myself, as it has the least steep access (I am 70 yr old female w/bad hips and back, hahaha). Overall we all had a very enjoyable experience, western views and sunsets were magnificent and other than boat noise, a very quiet and serene campground. Highly recommend!

@StephenC406899 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #14

Site was quiet and swimming in the lake was really nice

@MerriMF1341D5C · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #11

The campground is clean, quiet and perfectly nestled in the Pine trees for shade and comfort and a natural feeling camp experience. The camp host is very nice and very responsible, keeping things clean, organized and well supplied. We will go back. Our spot was absolute perfection, providing for a perfect view of the lake, a well planned out spot for our tent, a nice fire ring that we could cook on, especially nice for morning percolated coffee!! And close to the trail that takes you down to the docks. Getting to the water is not something a challenged person could do here, however. The bank over the lake is steep and the trail down to the docks is not wheelchair friendly. We enjoyed watching the wild turkeys wander across the banks over the lake and watching the Osprey fish each evening near the docks on the bay. Great spot for us and we 100% will return.

@JessicaH685289 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #12

Campsite was okay. Wish there was an actual swimming area for the kids. Bathrooms were not the cleanest,but not so bad you couldn't go inside. No real place to hike. If you have a boat it would be fun.

@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #8

It was a nice spot just no privacy from neighbors

@TuckerR7C1E3A7 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #16

We were only able to spend one night and they wouldnt issue a partial refund even though it said we were still eligible for one on the email. Weve never had this issue before so that was frustrating. No map or signage of campsites when you arrive and its a loop with no turn around so difficult for us to figure out a way to get in with our camper. Definitely been to better.

@AidaK4DAB8459C · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #14

Peaceful and beautiful!

@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #15

Campground host had the sites and vault toilets neat and tidy. It was quiet and peaceful.

@SonjaGD0944E4F · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #10

Beautiful and peaceful.

@JasonK9381533 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #8

Lovely all round - well maintained, gorgeous setting, crystal clear water.

@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #9

Great campsite. I thought it would be closer to the water than it was.

@MariaThe83A4ED · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful campground. Lovely hosts too. We swam at the beach and relaxed.Cute town of Harrison is not too far. Very quiet and starry at night. Vault toilets were clean too and spigots everywhere.

@KellyR2232633 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #9

Didn't know what to expect, but this spot was the best! Easy to access, close to the Lake, shaded ( it was HOT, so this was so appreciated). If in that direction, I'd have no problem staying in it again.

@EdwardV5713612 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very nice and clean. Beautiful view and the host was exceptional

@MeredithB44F51 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #7

Really lovely small campground. The lower loop is essentially the whole campground. I think the upper loop is only a large group site. Every site seems to have views of the lake. We stayed for 2 nights in #7 and 1 night in #14. 7 was probably a better site (essentially on the water, albeit down a long steep ridge), but 7 has a slightly steep walk to your parking. Wasn’t an issue for us. Harrison, a very small town is nearby (don’t skip the ice cream there). There is a short, but steep trail to 2 docks for fishing and swimming. Would very much stay again.

@WilFDA7CB8270B · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #11

This was a gem of a find! Quiet and peaceful with great weather. We actually slept under the stars without the rain trap.

@JulieB4444318 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #4

Beautiful views of the lake and nice site.

@LisaB73AA41DCF · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #9

Beautiful quiet campground on Coeur D Alene lake. Most sites have a great view of the lake. Host was great. 2 nights were not enough of this terrific spot.

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Sep 24, 2022 at Campsite #16

Great spot! The lake is awesome!

@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Sep 6, 2022 at Campsite #16

Oh my goodness, this place is fabulous! Nice little park, looking over the lake, it was breathtaking!

@DougJ2441922 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #15

Excellent campground, hosts were helpful and friendly. Beautiful area highly recommend!

@SuzanneM124257 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #15

great, off the beaten path campground. Beautiful views and water access. Short drive to Harrison for ice cream!

@KathrynB522687 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #7

Quiet campground. Some sites in the lower loop sit on a small ridge that overlooks the lake. These sites are fairly close together with little privacy. You will see and hear your neighbors. Be mindful that every word you say will likely be heard by the people in the site next to you. 😄 I stayed a single night in site 7, and the other campers were *mostly* quiet and respectful. Aside from that, the sunset views were spectacular, and cell signal on Tmobile was strong enough to work remotely for a bit. I didn't have enough time to take my SUP out, but the day use dock area is on the south end of the lower loop. There is a trail from the campground/parking down to the water that is fairly steep, so come prepared with appropriate footwear if you plan to carry a boat down.

@SusanT9565595 · Camped on Jun 16, 2022 at Campsite #4

I didn't realize this campground was high bank with virtually no access to the beach way below. We had hoped to launch our kayaks, but couldn't carry them down the long, triicky pathway to the water. Excellent views and nice campsites. Vault toilets were adequate.

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Jun 15, 2022 at Campsite #1

great place to have family vac.

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