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Jordan

November 2025

Weekend Trip to 7B Cabin

We've stayed at this cabin before and it's a beautiful building on a beautiful secluded piece of land - thoughtful touches throughout to make it feel like a home away from home. Will stay again!

Looking westward, beautiful sunsets at this angle year round!

Kyle

November 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Riverview Woodland Retreat - CDA

Wylie was an amazing host! The property was easy to find, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. Communication was quick and helpful, and Wylie made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The campsite itself was clean, quiet, and had plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Would definitely stay here again — highly recommend Wylie’s place to anyone looking for a great Hipcamp experience!

Elizabeth F.

October 2025

Weekend Trip to 7B Cabin

This was my second time visiting this cabin and, once again, I had a great stay. The property is beautiful and quiet and the hosts provide everything you will need for your stay.

Ben

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

Communication was on point and Nathaniel was extremely efficient in responding. Such a great spot to camp. Very clean, we enjoyed the Sasquatches! We encountered zero issues!

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

It was such a nice experience for a quick weekend get away!

Becca

October 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

Nathaniel's land is such a beautiful quiet location. This has been our second time going there and we absolutely love it! Nathaniel is easy to get ahold of too if there is ever any questions or concerns. We will definitely be staying here again. It is one of our favorites!

Mark

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Paradise on Mirror Lake

I loved camping on this piece of property! The camp sites were fantastic with a great view. The land is very well maintained and has small hikes through the property. There are amazing touches throughout the property that show the host loves the property. It was very quiet and felt remote. The trees and rock landscape on the property are beautiful. Things to know: The road up is one way and fairly narrow. Move slowly and use a spotter if necessary. Also - the electric supply box is located a distance from the D spot, and is shared by C and D. You may need more electrical line to reach your camper, even in the C spot! It was a great site to camp in and the host was responsive on the app!

Pamla

October 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Mad Moose Ranch

Great place. Would highly recommend. Easy to get to.

Tim

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

We absolutely loved our stay at Paradise on Mirror Lake! It’s a small, quiet campground with a ton of charm. The Bigfoot theme is awesome. Our boys had a blast following the Bigfoot trail. For a thrill, our boys even did the trail at night with flashlights, which made the experience that much more fun! We stayed in Site C, which was beautiful, but definitely bring an RV extension cord since the hookups are a bit of a stretch. If you’re looking for a laid-back place to unwind, explore, and maybe spot Bigfoot, this is it. We’ll definitely be back!

Kate

October 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Paradise on Mirror Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience here. The sites are clean, private and with a fire extinguisher and a water bucket on hand, safety is a must. I liked that! We did not use the fire pit as we came unprepared for that. We liked the enchanted forest and the walk to the beautiful mirror lake. The work put into this camp shows. I have already recommend this site to others. Well done on a beautiful campground!

Ron

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

1 night at Paradise on Mirror Lake

Nate is wonderful. He is very easy to communicate with and his place is stunning. Highly recommend.

Kelly

September 2025

2 nights at Paradise on Mirror Lake

This place is magical! The cabin is adorable and very cozy. There’s little lanterns in the trees which are a great touch at night. The water is super close and the fishing dock is wonderful to sit on while watching sunset. It was so quiet and peaceful. The restroom was super clean and near by. It’s a very well kept and beautiful location.

Janet

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Clagstone Acres

If you're needing a camp spot anywhere in the area - this is the one! We've stayed at many hipcamps all over the country and I'd have to say that Rich's camp was the cleanest, nicest, and over all best one we've stayed at so far. The site: It was peaceful and surrounded by woods. Rich put a lot of thought into designing the layout and it absolutely shows. We were far enough off the road (dirt and quiet) that the few cars that did pass were no issue at all. You can't even see the road from the situation your camper . The gravel pad was perfectly level and didn't even require leveling blocks (a first for us). We had the place all to ourselves, except for the wild turkeys who would pass through occasionally. The view of pines from every window was just so nice and relaxing. There was also a gazebo with picnic table provided that was fantastic. Clean, sturdy and very important - spider free! Rich: What a truly nice man! The world would be a better place if there were more people like Rich. He reached out before check-in and gave us directions to the spot, eating recommendations for in town, activity ideas, and checked on us day of to see how our travel was going. He stopped by to ensure that we were doing ok during our stay, and stayed to chat for while. It was lovely. Needless to say we would absolutely stay again.

Elise

September 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Coeur d'Alene

Beautiful spot, easy check-in, and convenient location!

Ryan

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

I had a great time camping here for the night. It was quiet, private and well-organized. I really appreciated the attention to detail and the thoughtfulness of the host!

Larissa

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

Such a peaceful and fun site. We appreciated the details and care given to the sites and the sasquatches!

Pamela

September 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to The Mad Moose Ranch

Favorite hip camp. Thoroughly enjoyed the spacious and level sites. Peaceful location surrounded by trees. The friendliest hosts around. Convenient location near a multitude of activities. Will be back each season.

Jen

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Five Acre Woods

Tessa went out of her way to make our stay amazing. From allowing flexibility of our arrival and departure times to renting us some camping gear so we didnt have to travel with it. Was a perfect visit!

Shelby

September 2025

1 night at Paradise on Mirror Lake

Beautiful site! I stayed at site A, and it's a cozy, tiny cabin, but the site itself felt like a ton of space. Clean, private, and on the lake! I saw a ton of wildlife too. And it's cheaper than most places would be for what you get. Will be going back sooner than later! Nathaniel was a great host too. My only feedback would be to include signs to the garbage disposal. I tried to find it after dark and got lost even with the map (this may be user error so take it with a grain of salt).

Jaclyn

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise on Mirror Lake

We enjoyed our stay here again with friends and our dogs! Nathaniel is always great with communication. Appreciate his promptness and flexibility. It was great to have cornhole available to rent. Fun times!

Top-rated campgrounds near Independence Creek Trail

The Mad Moose Ranch

98%

(66)

8.8mi from Independence Creek Trail · 2 sites · RVs

Only 8 minutes from famous Silverwood theme park! This 20-acre location is close and private. 2 RV sites with full hookups and room for a tent at each site (maximum 6 campers per site per night, additional $10.00 per camper per night over 6). Our quiet property backs up to Idaho's pristine Farragut State Park, with fishing, swimming and boating, at Lake Pend Oreille only 6 minutes away! In the Fall, make this destination your hunting quarters. Close to state lands and plentiful elk and deer! For your safety and enjoyment, the maximum campers to one site are 6 (EXCEPTIONS UP TO 8 WITH ADDITONAL FEE). Additional persons will be an extra charge of $10.00 per person per night. One vehicle with RV/trailer per site. Each additional vehicle will be $10.00 per night. Quiet hours are 10p.m. to 8a.m. Porta potty service discontinued October 1 for the season. The Mad Moose Ranch is closed for the season from October 15, 2025 and reopens for the 2026 season May 15 2026.

Siekerz Rest

95%

(11)

9.8mi from Independence Creek Trail · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Very quiet, private, evergreens and country. Halfway between CDA and Sandpoint. 5 minutes from Silverwood 7 minutes from Farragut State park. Several lakes close by for boating, fishing and water sports. Private camp sites ,picnic table. Large Grocery store and Restaurants nearby. Sandpoint shopping and Schweitzer sking (summer hiking trails) one hour away. ATV trails nearby.

Five Acre Woods

98%

(23)

11mi from Independence Creek Trail · 2 sites · Tents

Just ten minutes from Silverwood Theme Park and five minutes from beautiful Farragut State Park! Five Acre Woods Campground is nestled deep in the vast pines on the back half of our property. Enjoy a peaceful stay while still being close to it all. Looking to do some hiking? We are loaded with nearby alpine lakes, peaks, and more trails to suit your needs and adventure cravings. Danny has hiked the majority of them in the area and is always up to help plan and recommend local hikes. Furthermore, we are nearby and centralized to many must-see places. As stated, Silverwood Theme Park and Farragut State Park (including their gun range) are all located ten minutes or less from our property. Other places to see include Bayview, Idaho and Sandpoint, Idaho - both situated on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Things to note: -Your site will be fully stocked to meet your tent camping needs! This includes a picnic table, a smokeless fire pit, fire starting materials, and a pad or pads to accommodate your tent(s). -Nicely sized firewood bundles will be available for purchase. -Our campground has a fully functioning outhouse that we take great pride in maintaining to ensure cleanliness and a pleasant experience. It may just be the biggest outhouse you’ve ever seen! -At this time, our campground is off-grid but we do intend to bring water and power to it with time. Upon request and availability, we may be able to assist you with water needs via a garden hose. Your site will have a large six gallon container of non-potable water to be used in the case of a fire emergency (if safe to do so). -Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash. Please pick up after your pet. -Tessa and Danny were both born and raised in Northern Idaho. If you have questions or need suggestions on anything at all feel free to ask! -We live in an area of five acre lots. You can expect to hear the occasional, friendly neighborhood noise. As of May 2025 Five Acre Woods is officially open. Please let us know if you have any questions prior-to or after booking and we'd be happy to answer them. We're so excited for you to book with us!

Son Mountain Ranch

99%

(67)

12mi from Independence Creek Trail · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

SON MOUNTAIN RANCH is located in beautiful North Idaho, surrounded by alpine vistas, beautiful mountains and clear glacial lakes.   We are approximately 3 minutes from Silverwood theme park and have several specialty farms located near us.  With 3 nice campsites on the front part of our property, we welcome campers coming to visit the area.  Son Mountain Ranch specializes in growing many of the herbs used in our Herbal Wisdom tea and herb blends. Also grown on the ranch are veggies and several varieties of fruit and berries.  Son Mountain Ranch is known for raising Katahdin Sheep for both meat and starter flocks, chickens for eggs, as well as our delicious North Idaho Raw Honey.

7B Cabin

100%

(63)

13mi from Independence Creek Trail · 2 sites · Lodging

Come nurture your soul at our off-grid cabin OR our grid tied cabin with modern conveniences. Surrounded by majestic conifers, you will find yourself in a forest paradise. Make time for bird watching, star gazing and watching wildlife enjoying their natural habitat. The cabins are both situated in a very private setting opposite our main house on our 32 acre property. We are conveniently located off Hwy 95, 7 miles north of Athol, ID. Spend your days exploring nearby Farragut State Park (7 miles), Round Lake State Park (15 miles), Sandpoint (20 miles), Coeur d’Alene (30 miles), or Silverwood Theme Park (9 miles). There are multiple dining options from breakfast to dinner within 7-10 miles. We have kayaks available upon request as there are multiple small lakes (Kelso and Granite Lake) less than 5 miles away. We are generally available and on-site 24/7 for any issues, questions and or problems that may need solved. In the case you forget anything at all……we can find it, fix it or provide it. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Some exceptions could be accommodated for additional tent campers in the same group on a case by case basis. Please reach out if you have a special circumstance. If you see dates that you want that are blocked out feel free to get in touch, we block out some dates for us to go camping but have no problem opening them up. *NO LATE ARRIVALS AFTER 8:30 PM , YOU WILL BE REFUNDED 100% AT 9PM **THERE IS A HOUSE BEING BUILT ACROSS THE ROAD FROM US, IT CAN BE LOUD DURING WEEK DAYS, HOPEFULLY COMPLETED BY SEPT 2025** **Heading into fire season JUNE 2025....NO FIRES OR SPARKLERS OR FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND****

Beaver Bay

98%

(103)

15mi from Independence Creek Trail · 1 site · Tent, RV

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!

Glacial Ridge RV Park

98%

(165)

15mi from Independence Creek Trail · 3 sites · RVs

In the forest on a small farm. Lots of shade from hundreds of pinetrees. Private property feels remote but only 15-20 minutes to town, 20 minutes to lakes, 12 minutes to Silverwood Theme Park, and about 25 minutes North of Coeur D'Alene. Raspberries, blackberries, jostaberries, all sorts of different berry bushes growing. Chickens, Ducks, turkeys and Nigerian dwarf goats. Picnic area 30/50 amp power Please ask for directions Google maps gives the wrong directions

Round Mountain Camp

100%

(11)

18mi from Independence Creek Trail · 1 site · Tent, RV

Nestled in the beautiful North Idaho woods, but close to all of the fun and adventure our area has to offer. Just 5 minutes to Silverwood Theme Park and 12 miles to Farragut Park, this site is the perfect jumping off point for whatever type of adventure you're looking for. Close to mountain bike and dirt bike trails, a half dozen lakes, hiking trails, huckleberry and morel spots, but also a 30 minute drive to downtown CDA or Sandpoint for dining, drinks, nightlife, shopping and more. Our camp site offers full hook-up and can accommodate up to a 35ft trailer or 5th wheel. Easy access with plenty of space for bikes, kayaks, atv's or whatever gear you're bringing.

Paradise on Mirror Lake

99%

(745)

19mi from Independence Creek Trail · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

>>> Voted #1 Campground in Idaho 2022, 2024 & 2025 (Hipcamp Awards) <<< Like a postcard photograph, Bigfoot Campout sits perched over Mirror Lake on one end of a mountain bowl. Campers will have gorgeous views and sunsets over the lake. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, hiking and wildlife watching abound. The campsite is off-the-beaten path so you'll be away from the crowds, yet the site is still close to other area attractions like Lake Pend Oreille (10 min. drive), charming downtown Sandpoint (15 min. drive) and Silverwood Theme Park (30 min. drive). The beauty and allure of Mirror Lake led to it being featured in two Hollywood movies -- Dante's Peak (1997) and Mel (1998). The lake itself is excellent for fishing, and stocked with Kokanee, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. The stocking is typically scheduled for the first week of June each year, so if you are an angler, it's best to come after June 7th for the best fishing. Paying homage to the Bigfoot legend in northern Idaho, the theme of this campground is all things Sasquatch! Can you find all 9 Sasquatch hiding throughout the campground? Swimming in nearby Talache Landing (a.k.a. Talache Beach) on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille is an absolute must-do. The views are absolutely stunning and the water is crystal clear -- and quite refreshing on a hot day. Fishing is best done in a canoe or small boat which can be put in at our campground dock (free) or at the nearby public boat ramp ($5 fee). When selecting your campsite, please take note of the following: Best lake views: Sites A, C and D. (Sites 1, 2, 3, E and F have partially obstructed lake views due to trees.) Easiest RV access: Site B. It's a pull-through site. Most private: Sites A, B, 1, 2 and 3, or Sites C/D or E/F, when booked in pairs. (Do not book C/D or E/F for complete privacy unless you book them in pairs.) Most shade: Sites A, E and F. Sunniest: Sites B, C and D. Electric access: Sites B, C and D. (C/D share a power pedestal.) Nearest to a Port-a-Potty: Sites A, D and E. Nearest to lake: Site A. Best for large parties: Book Sites C/D together for larger RV camping parties, or book Sites E/F together for moderate-sized tent camping parties.

Phoenix Rising Ranch

96%

(67)

21mi from Independence Creek Trail · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

This is a very private and quiet place, more of a sanctuary and not a party place. The only thing you hear is nature, a breeze through the pine trees, the birds, and the creek. This property was and is an organic permaculture farm in the forest. There are two orchards and an organic garden. The water is from a spring. The La Luna cabin is no longer off grid, but if the power does go out, it's a great place to be.. Hot Showers at my cabins are private and outdoors. There's nothing more wonderful than a hot spring-fed shower. The toilets are composting. (No water is wasted here)! Two of the cabins were built from the trees on the property by the first family that lived here in the earlier 1900s. The Birds Nest cabin was originally a tool shed that needed a LOT of Love to be in the condition that it is today. It does have power, running water and wi-fi. There is the option to take an acrylic painting class, banjo, guitar or fiddle lessons, paddleboard lessons, and have a real old-timey campfire with a glass of wine or two with live music performed by our famous Fiddlin Red on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar. Your experience here may change your life forever! We haven't added all the experiential options yet, so if there is something you are interested in please inquire. Every year we make it more and more magical and interesting. It's four miles up a county-maintained dirt road and one mile to a non-motorized lake. I can't see my neighbors, but they are awesome artists and musicians and some of them are off the grid! If you're bringing a pet, they must be on a leash and be quiet pets. If you are bringing a child they also need to be quiet and respectful. I want to keep my neighbors and my other guests happy with a peaceful atmosphere. Thank you!

The Woods in Sagle

100%

(60)

21mi from Independence Creek Trail · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Our property in Sagle has two separate sites but also close enough to be used as a group campsite. Each has a fire pit and picnic table. There is a porta-potty very close with a sink water disposal and garbage can. Please note there is potable water in the property but not at the sites. These are dry sites without potable water, electricity, sewer hookups or dump. Firewood is available at an additional low cost. ** We Can accommodate a 21' trailer max ** There are other traditional vacation rentals on the property including your hosts home. We are surrounded by tall trees where it is very quiet with the exception of many bird, the distant call of the trains as well as our resident owls. You will find a Lake Pend Oreille is 15 minutes away, Sandpoint is about 10 minutes away with a wonderful swimming beach and Silverwood Theme Park is about 20 minutes. There is lots to do here from fishing and hunting to boating and skiing. Come visit soon!

Flicker's Roost RV Site

97%

(60)

22mi from Independence Creek Trail · 1 site · RV

Learn more about this land:Close to everything but private! Our pull through, graveled full hook up RV spot offers 30 and 50 amp service, well water, and a sewer hookup. Our farm is located at the end of a road nestled up against state land, yet we are just a couple of miles from the town of Spirit Lake.

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Experience a dose of raw, untouched wilderness with an Independence Creek Trail camping expedition. Located within the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, the Independence Creek drainage area maintains an unspoiled character, remarkably resilient in the face of major forest fires since the dawn of the 20th century. Although significantly affected by the infamous 1910 fire, the area demonstrates minimal human imprint, immersing visitors in the purity of nature. Tracing the path of an old winding wagon road, the Independence Creek Trail stretches 34 miles, providing a gateway to one of the most appreciated regions in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The trail engulfs the majority of the drainage area, delivering easy access to the vibrant forest environment. Camping near the Independence Creek Trail transports campers to an almost untouched world. The trail offers an enthralling journey through Idaho's rich forests, revealing the resilience and unassuming charm of nature that dominates this captivating landscape. So pack your gear and set up camp near the Independence Creek Trail, where hiking is not merely an outdoor pursuit but a journey into the raw beauty of nature. The thrill of exploring this expansive trail in the heart of Idaho's Panhandle National Forests is sure to captivate and delight campers seeking an authentic wilderness experience. Venture into the wilds of the Independence Creek Trail and get ready to be mesmerized.

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