The best camping near Chewelah with swimming

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience! With over 1,000 options near Chewelah, Washington, you'll be sure to find the ideal spot for your swimming adventure. Looking for some top-rated campsites? Check out Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews), and ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews). Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, our campgrounds offer popular amenities such as potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly options. And if swimming isn't enough, you can also enjoy fishing, climbing, and surfing in the area. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you can find a great camping experience that fits your budget. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into your next camping adventure with Hipcamp!

98% (1.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Spring is a beautiful time to camp within the blooming fruit trees!

1. Hidden Acres Orchards

98%
(879)
39mi from Chewelah · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Mead, WA
I'm a 3rd generation farmer, working the same land as my father and grandfather. Hidden Acres Orchards is a 60 acre, u-pick fruit, vegetable, and flower farm. Camp within the luscious fruit tree rows, in the middle of a vibrant pumpkin patch or even in the petting zoo! Animals welcome! IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW: We are a real working farm, not like a romanticized IG version of a farm. There are tractors running, sprayers making applications, farm animals loudly enjoying life, day customers picking fruit, and farmers about early in the morning. With that being said, we understand that experience may not be to everyone's liking. Be aware that if you do decide to camp here be ready for a real farm adventure! Another little tidbit: to grow food, we try to maximize the amount of sun it receives- SHADE IS VERY LIMITED. ALL CAMPSITES ARE U-PICK, THERE ARE NO DESIGNATED CAMPSITES. Let your creativity shine and choose as dope a spot as you like! If you're scared of driving off a paved road or frightened by the natural world we suggest glamping at another lovely Green Bluff location. Starting SEPTEMBER 23RD until OCTOBER 31ST every weekday we host hundreds of school kids on the farm. They start arriving around 9:00 am. If the sound of children's laughter drives you absolutely insane, you might think twice about booking a stay with us in the fall. Winter camping is available, please note we typically receive a lot of snow. Early spring is the extreme mud season, please be cautious of our soft ground and stick to the roads. July-August can get very dry some years, which means the grass goes dormant and dust starts to fly. Farm=Dirt MAX STAY IS 14 DAYS. No Side by Sides (UTV's), dirt bikes, or ATV's allowed to be rallied on the property. We can suggest close spots to rally. Bookings must be done though this site, we do not take payment for stays at the farm. Agriculture 101: In the early spring, fruit trees awaken from winter dormancy, bloom for a few weeks, and are pollinated by insects; the pollinated blossoms SLOWLY develop into fruit over the summer. As much as we’d like instant fruit in the spring, nature doesn’t work that way. Fruit development takes time.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Phoenix Rising Ranch

7. Phoenix Rising Ranch

96%
(67)
48mi from Chewelah · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Priest River, ID
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!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
A Wee Place in the Woods

8. A Wee Place in the Woods

99%
(446)
41mi from Chewelah · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging · Priest River, ID
🌟🏆 2025—A Wee Place in the Woods is Hipcamp's award winner in two categories: Best of Idaho and Best Treehouses in the U.S.! 🏆🌟 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 ❣️ WE ARE THRILLED TO OFFER GUESTS NEW MATTRESSES IN 2025 FOR DEEPER, RESTORATIVE SLEEP THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY. ❣️ 🌿 Hidden amongst towering evergreen trees lies this charming oasis that celebrates art, creativity and community. Five acres of old-growth forest, lush greenery and a rainbow-array of seasonal flowers awaits you. Stunning woodland views in every direction. Soothing sounds of a year-round creek. Active wildlife. 🌿 All guests have access to camp amenities including fully-stocked outdoor communal kitchen with refrigerator, fire circle, outdoor living room, creek-side trails, craft supplies, solar shower, star-gazing area and labyrinth. 🌿 Whether you seek relaxation, spiritual renewal, or the perfect location for a family reunion or special event, you’ll find it here. Meet new friends. Make new memories. We warmly welcome you! 🌿 It is our pleasure to provide refrigerator space for all guests plus complimentary firewood, propane and charcoal, as well as soap and luxury shampoo during your stay at A Wee Place In The Woods. 🌿 ❣️PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN food, cooler, bedding, pillows, towels, and lanterns or flashlights.❣️
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Under the Cedars

15. Under the Cedars

100%
(228)
40mi from Chewelah · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Priest River, ID
There are mountains, wetlands, meadows and forest land right in our back yard where we often see wildlife that call our area home. Elk, deer, turkeys, geese, ducks. rabbits, squirrels and the occasional cougar or bear. At any time, one critter or another will stroll through and check out our guests. We don't have a view of the river but it's nearby and our meadows and mountains offer a peaceful scene all its own. Camp surrounded by Old Growth Cedars and towering Grand Fir, stargaze by night, enjoy a campfire, smores and time with your family, Our peace includes little to no cellular service and don't offer internet or satellite tv. Feels like we're in the country but we live on a paved county road and only 4 miles from the city of Priest River. Bring your boat for a trip on the Pend Oreille River to Lake Pend Oreille. Launching is a short distance away at the Mud Hole, Priest River City Beach or Riley Creek Campground. Try your hand at fishing for bass, kokanee, perch, northern pike, and trout in the river or on the lake. Wake up in a peaceful woodsy setting where elk, deer, the occasional moose and turkeys roam the property and are often seen in the meadow. Load up your ATV, side by side or motorcycle and head for Priest Lake right from here. It’s a 21 mile (40 minute ride) to Coolin, ID. Enjoy the back county and take some of the IDL roads along the way to explore scenic drainages and in July/August pick some luscious huckleberries (the state fruit of Idaho) for a pancake or milkshake treat. In the fall, a nice central location for hunting camp. Want to go skiing or enjoy the summer lift ride? Head up to Schweitzer Mountain, about an hour drive away (38 miles/65 mins). The city of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille (Idaho's largest lake) are a half hour away (26 miles/33 mins) and Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, ID less than an hour away (36 miles/52 min).
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Prater mountain ranch

16. Prater mountain ranch

97%
(29)
43mi from Chewelah · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · Dover, ID
(Import note on driving directions: do not take Riley creek road to property, it’s a goat trail that is blocked on the other side. This issue only occurs when you use maps from the sandpoint area). Welcome to the base of the beautiful Selkirk mountains, we’re nestled in between the beautiful lake resort town of Sandpoint ID and the picturesque resort area know at priest lake. Our property was originally homesteaded back before Idaho was a state by a trapper who fell in love with this lush little valley in the mountains. Once Idaho did become a state, the officials decided to keep the land surrounding this little oasis making it completely surrounded by thousands of acres of state endowment land usable to the public. There are three full time creeks that run though the property along with a few beaver made ponds and one large man made swimming pond. The site boasts hundreds of campsites ranging from dry RV parking to small tents on rock ledges overlooking the lush valley. Expect to see deer, elk, moose, turkey and a few other wild animals roaming the land around you. We have the space for event camping as well, we have a large covered gazebo for shaded group meals. Furthermore there is also a band stand for ceremonies and live music on select dates. We’re only 12 miles from town but you get that feeling of being out of the rush of the outside world.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$32
 / night
Green Bluff Fresh Farms

18. Green Bluff Fresh Farms

100%
(20)
37mi from Chewelah · 1 site · Lodging · Colbert, WA
This 16ft dome was constructed with beautiful views of Mt. Spokane and acres of farmland. Enjoy the community of local farms for in season fruit and vegetable picking as well as nearby wineries, breweries, live music, and food trucks. We are across the street and within walking distance to our neighborhood u-pick berry farm. Mt. Spokane state park is only 30 minutes away where you can enjoy winter sports, hiking, biking, climbing, and exploring. We are 6th generation to occupy this land which was homesteaded in 1891 by our ancestors. We have a long, rich history with this soil and would love to share the vista with you! Exquisite views of Mt. Spokane and coveted Green Bluff scenery. Superb sunrise/sunset observing and when conditions are right, the Northern Lights. Accommodations include a comfy king bed, wifi, bedding, outdoor shower, porta-potty, hand wash station, coffee and hot tea station, solar powered battery pack for charging devices, games, yoga mat, etc. Partake of all the local farms, wineries, breweries, and farm activities around you! Close to all local wedding venues. Sorry no pets or children under 12. This campsite is 100% solar powered.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$90
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience! With over 1,000 options near Chewelah, Washington, you'll be sure to find the ideal spot for your swimming adventure. Looking for some top-rated campsites? Check out Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews), and ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews). Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, our campgrounds offer popular amenities such as potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly options. And if swimming isn't enough, you can also enjoy fishing, climbing, and surfing in the area. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you can find a great camping experience that fits your budget. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to dive into your next camping adventure with Hipcamp!

98% (1.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Spring is a beautiful time to camp within the blooming fruit trees!

1. Hidden Acres Orchards

98%
(879)
39mi from Chewelah · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Mead, WA
I'm a 3rd generation farmer, working the same land as my father and grandfather. Hidden Acres Orchards is a 60 acre, u-pick fruit, vegetable, and flower farm. Camp within the luscious fruit tree rows, in the middle of a vibrant pumpkin patch or even in the petting zoo! Animals welcome! IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW: We are a real working farm, not like a romanticized IG version of a farm. There are tractors running, sprayers making applications, farm animals loudly enjoying life, day customers picking fruit, and farmers about early in the morning. With that being said, we understand that experience may not be to everyone's liking. Be aware that if you do decide to camp here be ready for a real farm adventure! Another little tidbit: to grow food, we try to maximize the amount of sun it receives- SHADE IS VERY LIMITED. ALL CAMPSITES ARE U-PICK, THERE ARE NO DESIGNATED CAMPSITES. Let your creativity shine and choose as dope a spot as you like! If you're scared of driving off a paved road or frightened by the natural world we suggest glamping at another lovely Green Bluff location. Starting SEPTEMBER 23RD until OCTOBER 31ST every weekday we host hundreds of school kids on the farm. They start arriving around 9:00 am. If the sound of children's laughter drives you absolutely insane, you might think twice about booking a stay with us in the fall. Winter camping is available, please note we typically receive a lot of snow. Early spring is the extreme mud season, please be cautious of our soft ground and stick to the roads. July-August can get very dry some years, which means the grass goes dormant and dust starts to fly. Farm=Dirt MAX STAY IS 14 DAYS. No Side by Sides (UTV's), dirt bikes, or ATV's allowed to be rallied on the property. We can suggest close spots to rally. Bookings must be done though this site, we do not take payment for stays at the farm. Agriculture 101: In the early spring, fruit trees awaken from winter dormancy, bloom for a few weeks, and are pollinated by insects; the pollinated blossoms SLOWLY develop into fruit over the summer. As much as we’d like instant fruit in the spring, nature doesn’t work that way. Fruit development takes time.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Phoenix Rising Ranch

7. Phoenix Rising Ranch

96%
(67)
48mi from Chewelah · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Priest River, ID
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!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
A Wee Place in the Woods

8. A Wee Place in the Woods

99%
(446)
41mi from Chewelah · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging · Priest River, ID
🌟🏆 2025—A Wee Place in the Woods is Hipcamp's award winner in two categories: Best of Idaho and Best Treehouses in the U.S.! 🏆🌟 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 💠 ❣️ WE ARE THRILLED TO OFFER GUESTS NEW MATTRESSES IN 2025 FOR DEEPER, RESTORATIVE SLEEP THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY. ❣️ 🌿 Hidden amongst towering evergreen trees lies this charming oasis that celebrates art, creativity and community. Five acres of old-growth forest, lush greenery and a rainbow-array of seasonal flowers awaits you. Stunning woodland views in every direction. Soothing sounds of a year-round creek. Active wildlife. 🌿 All guests have access to camp amenities including fully-stocked outdoor communal kitchen with refrigerator, fire circle, outdoor living room, creek-side trails, craft supplies, solar shower, star-gazing area and labyrinth. 🌿 Whether you seek relaxation, spiritual renewal, or the perfect location for a family reunion or special event, you’ll find it here. Meet new friends. Make new memories. We warmly welcome you! 🌿 It is our pleasure to provide refrigerator space for all guests plus complimentary firewood, propane and charcoal, as well as soap and luxury shampoo during your stay at A Wee Place In The Woods. 🌿 ❣️PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN food, cooler, bedding, pillows, towels, and lanterns or flashlights.❣️
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Under the Cedars

15. Under the Cedars

100%
(228)
40mi from Chewelah · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Priest River, ID
There are mountains, wetlands, meadows and forest land right in our back yard where we often see wildlife that call our area home. Elk, deer, turkeys, geese, ducks. rabbits, squirrels and the occasional cougar or bear. At any time, one critter or another will stroll through and check out our guests. We don't have a view of the river but it's nearby and our meadows and mountains offer a peaceful scene all its own. Camp surrounded by Old Growth Cedars and towering Grand Fir, stargaze by night, enjoy a campfire, smores and time with your family, Our peace includes little to no cellular service and don't offer internet or satellite tv. Feels like we're in the country but we live on a paved county road and only 4 miles from the city of Priest River. Bring your boat for a trip on the Pend Oreille River to Lake Pend Oreille. Launching is a short distance away at the Mud Hole, Priest River City Beach or Riley Creek Campground. Try your hand at fishing for bass, kokanee, perch, northern pike, and trout in the river or on the lake. Wake up in a peaceful woodsy setting where elk, deer, the occasional moose and turkeys roam the property and are often seen in the meadow. Load up your ATV, side by side or motorcycle and head for Priest Lake right from here. It’s a 21 mile (40 minute ride) to Coolin, ID. Enjoy the back county and take some of the IDL roads along the way to explore scenic drainages and in July/August pick some luscious huckleberries (the state fruit of Idaho) for a pancake or milkshake treat. In the fall, a nice central location for hunting camp. Want to go skiing or enjoy the summer lift ride? Head up to Schweitzer Mountain, about an hour drive away (38 miles/65 mins). The city of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille (Idaho's largest lake) are a half hour away (26 miles/33 mins) and Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, ID less than an hour away (36 miles/52 min).
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Prater mountain ranch

16. Prater mountain ranch

97%
(29)
43mi from Chewelah · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · Dover, ID
(Import note on driving directions: do not take Riley creek road to property, it’s a goat trail that is blocked on the other side. This issue only occurs when you use maps from the sandpoint area). Welcome to the base of the beautiful Selkirk mountains, we’re nestled in between the beautiful lake resort town of Sandpoint ID and the picturesque resort area know at priest lake. Our property was originally homesteaded back before Idaho was a state by a trapper who fell in love with this lush little valley in the mountains. Once Idaho did become a state, the officials decided to keep the land surrounding this little oasis making it completely surrounded by thousands of acres of state endowment land usable to the public. There are three full time creeks that run though the property along with a few beaver made ponds and one large man made swimming pond. The site boasts hundreds of campsites ranging from dry RV parking to small tents on rock ledges overlooking the lush valley. Expect to see deer, elk, moose, turkey and a few other wild animals roaming the land around you. We have the space for event camping as well, we have a large covered gazebo for shaded group meals. Furthermore there is also a band stand for ceremonies and live music on select dates. We’re only 12 miles from town but you get that feeling of being out of the rush of the outside world.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$32
 / night
Green Bluff Fresh Farms

18. Green Bluff Fresh Farms

100%
(20)
37mi from Chewelah · 1 site · Lodging · Colbert, WA
This 16ft dome was constructed with beautiful views of Mt. Spokane and acres of farmland. Enjoy the community of local farms for in season fruit and vegetable picking as well as nearby wineries, breweries, live music, and food trucks. We are across the street and within walking distance to our neighborhood u-pick berry farm. Mt. Spokane state park is only 30 minutes away where you can enjoy winter sports, hiking, biking, climbing, and exploring. We are 6th generation to occupy this land which was homesteaded in 1891 by our ancestors. We have a long, rich history with this soil and would love to share the vista with you! Exquisite views of Mt. Spokane and coveted Green Bluff scenery. Superb sunrise/sunset observing and when conditions are right, the Northern Lights. Accommodations include a comfy king bed, wifi, bedding, outdoor shower, porta-potty, hand wash station, coffee and hot tea station, solar powered battery pack for charging devices, games, yoga mat, etc. Partake of all the local farms, wineries, breweries, and farm activities around you! Close to all local wedding venues. Sorry no pets or children under 12. This campsite is 100% solar powered.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$90
 / night

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