The best waterside campgrounds near Post Falls, Idaho

Set up camp by the water in Post Falls. With over 1,000 waterside sites, you can pitch your tent or park your camper right where the river bends or the lake’s edge glimmers. Prices start at $24 a night, with most campsites averaging around $65. Looking for tried-and-true spots? Check out Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), Paradise on Mirror Lake (361 reviews), and A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews). These sites put you close to swimming holes, wildlife-watching, and hiking trails. Expect campfires, pet-friendly spots, and showers. Post Falls locals know: you’ll wake to birdsong, fall asleep to water lapping the shore, and never be far from your next swim.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Set up camp by the water in Post Falls. With over 1,000 waterside sites, you can pitch your tent or park your camper right where the river bends or the lake’s edge glimmers. Prices start at $24 a night, with most campsites averaging around $65. Looking for tried-and-true spots? Check out Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), Paradise on Mirror Lake (361 reviews), and A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews). These sites put you close to swimming holes, wildlife-watching, and hiking trails. Expect campfires, pet-friendly spots, and showers. Post Falls locals know: you’ll wake to birdsong, fall asleep to water lapping the shore, and never be far from your next swim.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Parkside Mountain Ranch

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27mi from Post Falls · 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!

2. Waterfront Adventures

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35mi from Post Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Sagle, ID

Beautiful far reaching southern views, shallow warm water, boat into Sandpoint. Week days 10% discount. Kayaks are available for use in the bay. Hiking and biking, stargazing, kite flying, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski/snowboard at Schweitzer only 45 min drive to the mountain. Boat launch 2 miles away. A couple of mooring balls available, ask on availability. Shallow, soft, clay bottom. Two sandy beaches shared with Hipcampers and family. We have 4 kids. The beach with the dock between site 1 and 2 is also used by our family as well. Our place is a relaxed atmosphere and we enjoy meeting new campers visiting us. We do this because we enjoy sharing our space with others.

3. Riverfront Base Camp

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24mi from Post Falls · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cataldo, ID

Park your RV, overland rig, pitch a tent, or sleep under the stars next to the Coeur D’ Alene River. Be advised this is directly next to State Highway 3. If you are a light sleeper, or road noise bothers you, this is not the campsite for you. At the camp, you can launch your kayaks at the river to go for an adventure down through the Chain Lakes, all eight are accessible by the river adjacent to where you will sleep. The bird and wildlife watching in this area is world class. Ospreys, hawks, turkeys and other animals commonly hang out in these parts. You can go for a swim at one of the sandbars, take your dirt bikes or side by sides down Killarney Lake Road to access an extensive network of trails and dirt roads into remote wilderness. There is no cell service, no water or electrical hookups, or toilet. As beautiful as it is, your experience will not be “glamping” unless you come with all the comforts you personally desire. You can hunt on the forest service land by 4th of July Pass, fish on the river, or on the Chain Lakes (with the proper permits, of course). There is a access into the water from camp but it is quite steep. For easy access to the water, use the docks or boat launch at Killarney Lake or Bull Run. Pets and kids are allowed at your own risk. Be advised the highway and river are hazardous for off-leash animals and rambunctious toddlers. Please send a message if you have any questions. I am happy to help.

Public campgrounds near Post Falls

Mica Bay Boater Park Campground

8.9mi from Post Falls · 16 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Windy Bay Boater Park Campground

18mi from Post Falls · 14 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Killarney Lake Picnic Site Campground

22mi from Post Falls · 2 sites · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

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Farragut Campground

22mi from Post Falls · 248 sites · Tents, RVs · in Farragut State Park

Killarney Lake Boat Launch Campground

23mi from Post Falls · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Lots of paved trails for kids and parents to bike. Spaces were close but not on top of each other. Very clean and very safe!

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Riley Creek Campground

31mi from Post Falls · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

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Priest River Campground

32mi from Post Falls · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

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Albeni Cove Campground

32mi from Post Falls · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

Sheep Springs Campground

34mi from Post Falls · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

Pioneer Park Campground

34mi from Post Falls · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Tingley Springs Campground

35mi from Post Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coeur d'Alene Field Office

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Springy Point Campground

39mi from Post Falls · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

Stories from the community

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Jolanda

September 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Adventures

Great spot on the water. Host gave good directions and responded quickly. We loved the table they had set up right next to the water, Nice place to have lunch and also really enjoyed the kayaks.

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Mary Ann

September 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

5 nights at Waterfront Adventures

We loved staying at this HipCamp. It was one of the best locations we have stayed. Literally feet away from the Pend Oreille River, the views were amazing. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We had to change our plans and they worked with HipCamp to get two nights refunded even though it was outside their cancellation policy. We would definitely stay here again.

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Shelby

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Adventures

Stewart and Shawna's waterfront camp was AMAZING! We had a wonderful time. The water was perfect for kids of all ages. We had a large group and they were so kind and accommodating and it made for a great family camp out. It was great to be able to bring our dogs with us as well and have them off leash to run around and swim with us. They had some super fun water toys by the dock that everyone loved to play on. We will definitely return if we are in the area again.

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Madeline

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

We had the best time! Stan was an amazing host and provided us with incredible service and hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Beautiful scenery, FANTASTIC SWIMMING and a great location for bikers wanting easy access to the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes! Our second time at this location, we’ll be back next year!!!

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Teri

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Adventures

Great location. Beautiful view. Relaxing. The dogs loved playing in the water. No shade trees so remember to set up your camper to accommodate for that and bring shade.

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Sierra

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Really loved the camp site right on the water! It was very peaceful and clean would definitely recommend everyone to stay here at least once😁

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Michelle

August 2025

40 ft Class A

Group trip

3 nights at Waterfront Adventures

Wonderful spot! Private and well kept, we would highly recommend it!

Shawn

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Amazing sunset and sunrise.....perfect spot to rest.

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Linsey

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

The view of the river was beautiful. Enjoyed a nice relaxing getaway

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Nick

August 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Waterfront Adventures

Stewart and Shawna’s place is amazing! Their kids were wonderful with mine, which made the stay even better. The property offers a stunning view, a private and relaxing setting, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend booking with them!

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Stacy

July 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Waterfront Adventures

Beautiful spot with great host. We were welcomed as we came in and directed to select an available spot. Enjoyed a campfire in the early morning. Bring your mosquito spray!

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Kenzie

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

Great spot! Isolated and close to water. Water is fine to swim in as I think most bodies of water in this area have the same warnings just maybe not as concentrated? Idk, my husband and I didn’t grow any extra limbs or anything crazy! Plan to come back again soon :)

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Pamela

July 2025

45 ft toy hauler

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Adventures

Ample parking, beautiful view, and quiet. The type of hip camp you want to come back to every summer. Thank you for sharing your property with hipcampers. Felt very special.

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Heather

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Waterfront Adventures

We loved camping the past five nights on the water! Stewart and Shawna were extremely accommodating and communicative. We had reached out very early in the spring and they allowed us to drive out to check out the space before hand to assure we would fit comfortably. I had booked sites 2&3; we brought a 33 foot travel trailer, and my mother brought a 40foot 5th wheel. The two sites together were mowed down and fit us very comfortably. Our teenagers even pitched a couple tents on site. We also brought a 23ft tritoon boat that was kept at the dock. The boat launch was only a five minute drive away and we kept our car and boat trailer at camp as well with no extra charge. This spot was so perfect spot for our family! The kids loved the beach, they used the lily pad and kayaks daily. My toddler really loved the shallow water near the beach. The property/land was quiet, relaxing and very peaceful at these sites. We boated to Sandpoint on the 4th for the firework show - that was about a 30-45min adventure each way. The only advice for future campers is to bring lots of bug spray and citronella candles. The mosquitoes are thick (expected since you are literally right on the water). Thank you for a great (long) weekend Stewart & Shawna!!

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Daniel

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

Beautiful secluded campsite outside of Couer D'Alene and a very helpful host. Would definitely stay here again.

Susan

June 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Waterfront Adventures

Paradise found! Stunning views in all directions- wished we could’ve stayed all summer.

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Kelly

March 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverfront Base Camp

PEACEFULL SPOT, HAD AN EMERGENCY AND HAD TO RESCHED. PERHAPS NEXT TIME. L ADI DA DAD DA, PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOC GO GREAT! GOD IS GREAT, BEER IS GOOD, PEOPLE ARE F-ING CRAZY!!