The best camping in McCroskey State Park, ID

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The best camping in McCroskey State Park, ID

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Wheat and Beans

3. Wheat and Beans

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20mi from McCroskey State Park · 2 sites · RVs · Moscow, ID
Welcome to Wheat & Beans, a charming farmhouse property constructed in 1900. Situated close to town yet nestled in a tranquil setting, this property offers a serene getaway for your vacation. As you explore the surroundings, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking views of Moscow Mountain to the East and stunning sunsets to the West. The property is enveloped by picturesque farmland, featuring lush fields of Wheat, Canola and Garbanzo Beans, creating a scenic backdrop that truly embodies the essence of rural living. We offer two RV spaces. To ensure your comfort and convenience during your stay, we provide essential amenities such as water, 30 amp at Grain Bin WEST, 50 amp service at Grain Bin RV, water and a dump station located at each parking area. Whether you're seeking a serene retreat or an opportunity to experience rural farm life, our RV parking offers a delightful blend of comfort, natural beauty, and a touch of farmyard enchantment. Come and create lasting memories in this idyllic setting!
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Parkside Mountain Ranch

4. Parkside Mountain Ranch

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20mi from McCroskey State Park · 30 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Plummer, ID
Private Exclusive Campsites is what we will provide for you while staying with us! Parkside Mountain Ranch provides private camping on a 450 acre mountain with trails for any type of adventure. PMR has a variety of camping experiences you can pick from to accommodate while camping with us. Have a family get together, a business retreat, trail ride your horse with your barn buddies, send us a message and let us know what you would like and we will make your camping just the way you want it to be. Heyburn State Park Rocky Point is less than a mile away. Hipcampers can enjoy the Lake Chatcolet which offers a beach, marina, and a boat launch. Heyburn State Park South Side entrance is located on the same road as PMR. PMR will have sites with over night horse stalls too. Sooo bring your horse camping with you! We want to provide you with beautiful views and private rustic camping!
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The lake view - Coeurdalene Lake - the south east view of the lake, from the Glamp Camp property.

6. Idaho Getaways on Lake Coeurdalene

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24mi from McCroskey State Park · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Parkline, ID
Are you ready for the ultimate off-grid getaway? Prepare to be allured by natural surroundings, on a secondary site off of lake Coeur d’Alene. Minutes from the sites and scenes of Cda, this is a dream trip! A short drive from the small hallmark town of Harrison, provides a quaint coffee shop and local restaurants and boutiques. It’s the perfect spot to feel like camping, with the luxury of tourism just around the corner. Are you ready to experience Glamping? Book now. Details: We have a lux glamping tent, containing 1 California king bed and one queen bed. There is additional space for at least 2 people to sleep on the floor. The Glamping tent is designed on a wooden deck, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, soaking in What Glamping is all about. The glamping tent includes a stove, where you can cook food and keep warm at night. (Wood is needed). Both the basic tent site and your Glamping Getaway site have Access to a modern bathhouse with toilet and sink. (This house is mere steps away from both sites). Your site has a panoramic view of theof mountains and cda lake. There are designated areas to park in the dirt driveway. (The parking number will be given to you on booking). There is a fire pit and outdoor picnic eating space, available to all. (Wood for the stove & fire pit , as well as food trays and wine, are available at an extra charge.) We pride ourselves on cleanliness. The glamping tent is deeply cleaned, with new sheets and pillowcases, and duvet cover, after each stay. We also deeply clean the bath house, fire pit and dining/picnic areas.
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Harrison Bluffs Campground

10. Harrison Bluffs Campground

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28mi from McCroskey State Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Harrison, ID
🚧 Temporarily Closed – Harrison Bluffs is temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates can be found at harrisonbluffs.com. --- Welcome families & friends! Our site offer picturesque views of Lake Coeur d'Alene that will be sure to impress! Within minutes you can reach the charming town of downtown Harrison as well as the 'Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes' bike trail. Harrison Bluffs is a tucked-away panoramic paradise perfect for friends and family looking for a break from your busy life. Breathe in the satisfying forest air between tall pine trees that provide shade and respite without obstructing the picturesque views. With your binoculars in hand, you’ll enjoy songbirds, bald eagles, deer, and more as you enjoy the majestic mountains that frame the shimmering lake just a stone’s throw from your tent. You’ll love the tranquility surrounding you, whether solo, with your family, or camping with friends. Take a dip in the cool water in Downtown Harrison, enjoy a bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, or just relax at your campsite and enjoy the view. Sites #4 & #5 are equipped with leveled parking spaces for your campervan, so you can pull right up to your campsite. For RV's and travel trailers, look for Harrison Bluffs RV Park on Hipcamp. We look forward to hosting you and your family! Please let us know if you have any questions about the campground or the area. Thank you!
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Heavenly woods

13. Heavenly woods

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33mi from McCroskey State Park · 1 site · Tent · Rockford Bay, ID
Learn more about this land: This 10 acre parcel is on a south facing slope with a forest of growing trees that are all 12 feet apart. Wildlife like deer, turkeys, and an occasional moose are common. One can walk through the woods or just sit and listen to nature all around. It's a great place for hammock camping! Two miles to the East is Lake Coeur d'Alene with great boating, kayaking, and fishing. Loffs Bay has a public boat ramp and lake access. This is not a good site for RV's! It is great for a jeep/subaru/small SUV. The trees are 12 feet apart and turning around would be difficult with an RV or trailer! Here are some distances that might be useful - Lake CDA Loffs Bay - 2.3 miles -The Coeur d'Alene Casino - 15.7 miles, 21 min -Rockford Bay marina, store and Shooters Restaurant - 5.3 miles, 10 min -Downtown CDA - 19.7 miles, 28 min -Downtown Spokane - 39.7 miles, 58 min - Steptoe Butte - 58.3 miles, 1 hour 11 min - Fighting Creek Store/gas at highway 95 and Elder Road 7.9 miles, 12 min -St Maries - 43.5 miles, 57 min - Spokane Airport - 44.4 miles, 59 minutes -Silverwood Theme Park - 36 miles, 53 min
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Lost Moose Campground

15. Lost Moose Campground

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37mi from McCroskey State Park · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · Cataldo, ID
Lost Moose Campground, Your Basecamp for Adventure! Whether you are looking to hoof it, foot it, motor it, peddle it, or paddle it - we can serve as your basecamp to do it all! Lost Moose is a remote campground nestled in the mountains of beautiful North Idaho where outdoor recreation opportunities abound! Before you book a reservation at the Moose, there are a few things you should know. Our hope, and the reason we opened Lost Moose Campground, is that our guests would have a friendly and fun atmosphere away from life's hustle and bustle where everyone has the opportunity to relax, enjoy nature, and explore north Idaho with their family and friends. Our campground is remote and it does take a little more time and effort to get here. While most of our guests repeatedly tell us it's totally worth it and it's just what they were looking for, others have let us know that they would prefer to be closer to the Interstate and the amenities of "civilization." We just want everyone to be happy! So, before you book a reservation, we want you to know a few things about our campground that way you'll know just what to expect when you stay at the Moose! • Lost Moose Campground is located 8 miles south of Interstate 90. Getting here includes 6 miles of gravel road that can be a little bumpy at times throughout the year. • There's no cell service or wifi at the campground. A landline is available for emergencies and cell service can be found often when traveling nearby roads and trails. • Due to our proximity to Latour Creek we do not have sewer hookups or a dump station. All RV Sites are equipped with power and water hookups and toilets and hot showers are available. • The nearest grocery store is approximately 12 miles away, the nearest gas station 11 miles, nearest dump station 11 miles, and the nearest restaurant is about 12 miles away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Coeur d'Alene or Wallace. • Latour Creek provides a great place for kids and adults alike to cool off in the summer, but it is not suitable for kayaking or floating. The Coeur d'Alene River is only 8 miles away and is well suited for those activities. • Crystal Lake trailhead is approximately 12 miles above the campground and is accessible by car. The Mirror Lake trailhead is also accessed about 12 miles above the campground, but includes a narrow jeep road that isn't suitable for vehicles not designed for off-roading. • The Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's bike trail parking area is 8 miles from the campground at the junction of Latour Creek and I-90. • ATV's can be ridden from the campground. There are no formal maps of our area, but we are happy to help give directions and suggestions for great places to ride. SO MANY THINGS TO DO Most of our guests come stay with us to get away in the wild. When you are out and about on the trails, chances are you'll see moose, elk and deer - if you're lucky you may even see a bear! It's a real rarity when we hit the trails and don't see at least one of the above! • IN CAMP Play in the river, do some fishing in the creek, play horseshoes and corn hole, eat ice cream, explore the surrounding area, relax, build a campfire, etc. • FROM CAMP Enjoy access to hundreds of miles of ATV/UTV trails directly from camp. Take off upstream or downstream and fish all day. Huckleberry picking in season only a few miles away! • OUTSIDE CAMP Bike trails, kayaking or floating the river, fishing, water parks, theme parks and area attractions. Fun urban adventures are within an hour of the campground! • SILVER MOUNTAIN Try mountain biking in the region's best lift served bike park, go for a scenic gondola ride, hike to the fire lookout on Kellogg Peak or just settle in for some huckleberry ribs and listen to live music at the mountain house grill. How about a round of mountain golf at Galena Ridge, or grab some pavement bikes from Silver Mountain Sports and hit the 72 mile bike path that runs right by our parking lot. Silver Rapids, Idaho's largest indoor waterpark, takes weather out of the equation by creating a perfect 84 degree, football field-sized location to splash, swim and surf on the perfect wave! The sky is the limit at Silver Mountain! • THINGS TO DO IN COEUR D'ALENE There’s something for everyone in Coeur d’Alene. Area activities and attractions range from the free and family-friendly to thrilling outdoor adventures—and just about everything in-between. Summer in Coeur d’Alene is filled with epic attractions! Parasail rides, zip-lining, boating, float planes and of course the northwest’s largest theme park! Winter brings lit-up streets, dinner boat cruises, miles and miles of ski runs, warm indoor water parks and plenty of warm food and hot music acts. • OLD MISSION STATE PARK Coeur d' Alene's Old Mission State Park contains the oldest building in Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853. It is also the headquarters for the 72 mile paved rails to trails bike path that goes from Mullan to Plummer, passing through several historic towns and meandering along the river. If you're looking to get off the beaten path and back to nature, we've got you covered!
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Camp Coeur d'Alene

19. Camp Coeur d'Alene

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41mi from McCroskey State Park · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coeur D'alene, ID
Established in 1967 this campground has been a fixture in the area for decades. We are a seasonal family campground to best appreciate the fantastic summer in CDA. Our forested sites up the hill and our waterfront area are beloved by all and so magical. Our camp store is filled with everything you may need and more. We hope you come and stay with us in your RV, your tent or one of our 19 cabins to experience the magic for yourself. Our friendly and accommodating staff are eager to make this your best vacation yet. Come and check us out! We offer a unique easy going camping experience that takes the stress away from forgetting anything. We are a family friendly atmosphere that allows for many fun outdoor experiences with our Private Lake Access. We have a deep loving and understanding of nature and want our guests to feel the joy that camp can offer. We understand that a camping trip is not complete without our furry companions and therefore we have no breed restrictions in place.
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Wheat and Beans

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20mi from McCroskey State Park · 2 sites · RVs · Moscow, ID
Welcome to Wheat & Beans, a charming farmhouse property constructed in 1900. Situated close to town yet nestled in a tranquil setting, this property offers a serene getaway for your vacation. As you explore the surroundings, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking views of Moscow Mountain to the East and stunning sunsets to the West. The property is enveloped by picturesque farmland, featuring lush fields of Wheat, Canola and Garbanzo Beans, creating a scenic backdrop that truly embodies the essence of rural living. We offer two RV spaces. To ensure your comfort and convenience during your stay, we provide essential amenities such as water, 30 amp at Grain Bin WEST, 50 amp service at Grain Bin RV, water and a dump station located at each parking area. Whether you're seeking a serene retreat or an opportunity to experience rural farm life, our RV parking offers a delightful blend of comfort, natural beauty, and a touch of farmyard enchantment. Come and create lasting memories in this idyllic setting!
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$50
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Parkside Mountain Ranch

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20mi from McCroskey State Park · 30 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Plummer, ID
Private Exclusive Campsites is what we will provide for you while staying with us! Parkside Mountain Ranch provides private camping on a 450 acre mountain with trails for any type of adventure. PMR has a variety of camping experiences you can pick from to accommodate while camping with us. Have a family get together, a business retreat, trail ride your horse with your barn buddies, send us a message and let us know what you would like and we will make your camping just the way you want it to be. Heyburn State Park Rocky Point is less than a mile away. Hipcampers can enjoy the Lake Chatcolet which offers a beach, marina, and a boat launch. Heyburn State Park South Side entrance is located on the same road as PMR. PMR will have sites with over night horse stalls too. Sooo bring your horse camping with you! We want to provide you with beautiful views and private rustic camping!
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$35
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Idaho Getaways on Lake Coeurdalene

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24mi from McCroskey State Park · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Parkline, ID
Are you ready for the ultimate off-grid getaway? Prepare to be allured by natural surroundings, on a secondary site off of lake Coeur d’Alene. Minutes from the sites and scenes of Cda, this is a dream trip! A short drive from the small hallmark town of Harrison, provides a quaint coffee shop and local restaurants and boutiques. It’s the perfect spot to feel like camping, with the luxury of tourism just around the corner. Are you ready to experience Glamping? Book now. Details: We have a lux glamping tent, containing 1 California king bed and one queen bed. There is additional space for at least 2 people to sleep on the floor. The Glamping tent is designed on a wooden deck, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, soaking in What Glamping is all about. The glamping tent includes a stove, where you can cook food and keep warm at night. (Wood is needed). Both the basic tent site and your Glamping Getaway site have Access to a modern bathhouse with toilet and sink. (This house is mere steps away from both sites). Your site has a panoramic view of theof mountains and cda lake. There are designated areas to park in the dirt driveway. (The parking number will be given to you on booking). There is a fire pit and outdoor picnic eating space, available to all. (Wood for the stove & fire pit , as well as food trays and wine, are available at an extra charge.) We pride ourselves on cleanliness. The glamping tent is deeply cleaned, with new sheets and pillowcases, and duvet cover, after each stay. We also deeply clean the bath house, fire pit and dining/picnic areas.
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$49
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Harrison Bluffs Campground

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28mi from McCroskey State Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Harrison, ID
🚧 Temporarily Closed – Harrison Bluffs is temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates can be found at harrisonbluffs.com. --- Welcome families & friends! Our site offer picturesque views of Lake Coeur d'Alene that will be sure to impress! Within minutes you can reach the charming town of downtown Harrison as well as the 'Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes' bike trail. Harrison Bluffs is a tucked-away panoramic paradise perfect for friends and family looking for a break from your busy life. Breathe in the satisfying forest air between tall pine trees that provide shade and respite without obstructing the picturesque views. With your binoculars in hand, you’ll enjoy songbirds, bald eagles, deer, and more as you enjoy the majestic mountains that frame the shimmering lake just a stone’s throw from your tent. You’ll love the tranquility surrounding you, whether solo, with your family, or camping with friends. Take a dip in the cool water in Downtown Harrison, enjoy a bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, or just relax at your campsite and enjoy the view. Sites #4 & #5 are equipped with leveled parking spaces for your campervan, so you can pull right up to your campsite. For RV's and travel trailers, look for Harrison Bluffs RV Park on Hipcamp. We look forward to hosting you and your family! Please let us know if you have any questions about the campground or the area. Thank you!
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Heavenly woods

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33mi from McCroskey State Park · 1 site · Tent · Rockford Bay, ID
Learn more about this land: This 10 acre parcel is on a south facing slope with a forest of growing trees that are all 12 feet apart. Wildlife like deer, turkeys, and an occasional moose are common. One can walk through the woods or just sit and listen to nature all around. It's a great place for hammock camping! Two miles to the East is Lake Coeur d'Alene with great boating, kayaking, and fishing. Loffs Bay has a public boat ramp and lake access. This is not a good site for RV's! It is great for a jeep/subaru/small SUV. The trees are 12 feet apart and turning around would be difficult with an RV or trailer! Here are some distances that might be useful - Lake CDA Loffs Bay - 2.3 miles -The Coeur d'Alene Casino - 15.7 miles, 21 min -Rockford Bay marina, store and Shooters Restaurant - 5.3 miles, 10 min -Downtown CDA - 19.7 miles, 28 min -Downtown Spokane - 39.7 miles, 58 min - Steptoe Butte - 58.3 miles, 1 hour 11 min - Fighting Creek Store/gas at highway 95 and Elder Road 7.9 miles, 12 min -St Maries - 43.5 miles, 57 min - Spokane Airport - 44.4 miles, 59 minutes -Silverwood Theme Park - 36 miles, 53 min
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Overview

About

McCroskey Park, known in the longhand as Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park, was dedicated in the 1950's to the hard-scrabble women of the pioneer days. Don your bonnet and live out your Little House on the Prairie fantasies here, where horseback riding and wildflower viewing are complimented by reading a hardback by the crackling fire. The 18-mile long Skyline Drive gives a window into some of the prairie's beautiful vistas and is the perfect spot to bring your mountain bike for a spin. Whether you're there to catch sight of some wild moose and black bear, or just to smell the sweet, fresh air, you'll feel like a pioneer after your stay, guaranteed.

Notable campgrounds

  • Fireplace Campground: Cozy up by the fire rings at this campground surrounded by dense cedar forests.
  • Mission Mountain Campground: Wake up to breathtaking views and easy access to potable water and scenic trails.
  • Redtail Campground: Ideal for nature lovers, this site offers a serene setting and vault toilets for a comfortable stay.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your spot, as campgrounds fill up quickly during peak seasons.
  • Consider visiting during the weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Check for cancellations regularly, as plans change and spots may open up.
  • Explore nearby camping options if McCroskey State Park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit McCroskey State Park is from late spring to early fall when the weather is mild and all facilities are operational. Winter months can be challenging due to snowed-in roads and limited access.

Know before you go

  • Remember to pack out your trash, as there is no garbage service in the park.
  • Running water is only available seasonally, so plan accordingly.
  • Some roads are gravel and may not be suitable for very wide or long vehicles.
  • Trail etiquette is important; share the space with bikers, hikers, and horseback riders.
  • For current conditions and park updates, contact the park office from 8:30am to 5pm.
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