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Beaver Bay

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· Athol, Bonner, Idaho
1 acre hosted by Stephen D.
1 RV/tent site
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Looking for a quiet place to rest and recharge? We have the perfect spot for you! This property fronts Kelso Lake, which is a motorboat free 55 acre lake located half way between Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, just a 15 minute drive to Silverwood Theme Park. This is the ideal spot to spend time kayaking, catching up around the campfire, fishing, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. If you keep your eyes peeled you may see blue heron’s, bald eagles, and if your quiet the beaver may swim past and say hello! This property is a half acre at the edge of the Kelso Lake community. This property is ideally located less than a 20 min drive to Farragut State Park, Lake Pend Oreille, Bayview, and Silverwood Theme Park. If you are trailer camping you will have to back in from the public roadway up an incline to access the spot. If you aren't comfortable backing your trailer in this spot might not be for you. We also welcome tent and van campers! There is a fire ring, a picnic table, tiki bar, decks, chairs, and an outhouse. There is a trail down to the dock where you can launch kayaks, paddle boards or canoes. New this season, 4 kayaks included with your stay!! The property is situated on the end of the lake with lily pads and beaver dens…. its beautiful but not the best swimming spot! If you want to take a dip in the lake the public boat launch is less than a half mile down the road! If you have an electric boat motor you are more than welcome to use it but no motor boats are allowed on this lake. If this sounds like the perfect get away for you, we cannot wait to host!Looking for a quiet getaway to rest and recharge?! Then we have the perfect spot for you! This lakefront campsite is located on Kelso Lake, a motor boat free 55 acre lake half way between Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint. Its a short 20 minute drive to Farragut State Park, Lake Pend Orielle (the largest lake in Idaho), Bayview, Silverwood Theme Park, and amenities such as the grocery store and restaurant. You can spend your days kayaking, fishing and enjoying the view! If you keep your eyes peeled you may see blue heron’s, bald eagles, and if you’re quite the beaver may swim by to say hello! If you are trailer camping you will have to back in from the public roadway up an incline to access the spot. If you aren't comfortable backing your trailer in this spot might not be for you. We also welcome tent and van campers! There is a fire ring, a picnic table, tiki bar, 6 chairs, and an outhouse. There is a trail down to the dock where you can launch kayaks, paddle boards or canoes from. New this season, 4 kayaks included with your stay!! The property is situated on the end of the lake with lily pads and beaver dens…. its beautiful but not the best swimming spot! If you want to take a dip in the lake the public boat launch is less than a half mile down the road! If you have an electric boat motor you are more than welcome to use it but no motorboats are allowed on this lake.
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Michael N.recommends
October 1, 2023
Beaver Bay
Fully enjoyed our stay here. We stayed in a camper van with one tent, much better than all the nearby offerings and had a good vibe. The lake was nice, the bar area was a nice touch, and I loved the lights that were provided for a nice ambience at night. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Stephen!
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Kacey G.recommends
September 17, 2023
Beaver Bay
Great place to camp! Will definitely be back next year.
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Kalei D.recommends
September 5, 2023
Beaver Bay
Beaver Bay Getaway
Beautiful site! We pitched a tent, and although it was a gravel site, we had no issues as we used an axe for the pegs. The site was clean and right on the water- super peaceful little getaway and we will definitely be back if we’re in the area again :) the lights were a great touch!
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Annalee H.recommends
September 2, 2023
Beaver Bay
Beautiful place . Very peaceful and had a lot of amenities
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Nicholas H.recommends
September 1, 2023
Beaver Bay
My Wife’s Mecca
It’s a perfect fit for my family. It’s accessible, but sneaky solitary. The lake is quiet and perfect for paddling. Our trailer fits easy and we love having power, an outhouse, and fun party areas. The decks are awesome, and yes I’ve seen multiple beavers. Super 1 foods is close by for groceries and Sandpoint is a short drive for small resort town fun.
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Ang A.recommends
August 24, 2023
Beaver Bay
Beaver Bay
Beautiful site! Awesome to have private access to the lake. Loved that kayaks with life jackets were available to rent. Clean and no cobwebs which was a plus! I’d come here again and I’d recommend it to others as well. Something to note is that there is a train close by that runs at night and early morning, bring ear plugs! Also please be careful with children and pets walking down the road there, drivers don’t seem to slow down.
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Athol, Bonner, Idaho, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Kalispel, and Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’Alene) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Stephen D.Joined in May 2022
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