The best waterside campgrounds near Loon Lake, Washington

Loon Lake draws campers looking for waterside escapes, with over 1,500 spots to pitch a tent, park a van, or settle into a rustic cabin. Prices start at $20 a night, with most sites averaging $65. Expect easy access to swimming, long days of wildlife-watching, and trails that wind along the shoreline. You’ll find campsites right on the water, hidden in cedar groves, or a short hike from the lake’s edge. Showers, toilets, and campfires are common—handy after a day splashing in the shallows or spotting osprey. Top picks include Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews), and Under the Cedars (120 reviews). If you want a campsite where you can swim before breakfast and spot deer at dusk, Loon Lake has you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Loon Lake draws campers looking for waterside escapes, with over 1,500 spots to pitch a tent, park a van, or settle into a rustic cabin. Prices start at $20 a night, with most sites averaging $65. Expect easy access to swimming, long days of wildlife-watching, and trails that wind along the shoreline. You’ll find campsites right on the water, hidden in cedar groves, or a short hike from the lake’s edge. Showers, toilets, and campfires are common—handy after a day splashing in the shallows or spotting osprey. Top picks include Willow Creek Retreat (424 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (317 reviews), and Under the Cedars (120 reviews). If you want a campsite where you can swim before breakfast and spot deer at dusk, Loon Lake has you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Waterfront Adventures

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44mi from Loon Lake · 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.

2. Native Pines

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32mi from Loon Lake · 12 sites · RVs · Fruitland, WA

We're nestled in the pines, just off the highway. Our property is on a deeded piece of land within the Spokane Indian Reservation. We are 5 miles from Lake Roosevelt and the Fort Spokane boat launch. Lake Roosevelt is known for its excellent fishing, and is the only lake in Washington state that contains walleye! A small motel was built on this property back in 1998 and is consistently complemented on it's clean rooms and peaceful setting. Our RV camp is rustic & peaceful with only natural vegetation (no pads), and each spot provides FULL hookups. Be prepared to level your rig. We invite you to come and experience all that Eastern Washington has to offer! Park your rig, set up your table and BBQ, and just relax. Spend your evenings lying in awe of God's amazing masterpiece in the sky. So many stars can be seen as well as the Milky Way! Truly a blessing!

3. Corkscrew Bay Adventure's

100%

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34mi from Loon Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Fruitland, WA

Adventure Awaits on Corkscrew Bay at Lake Roosevelt, Washington. Camp 300 feet from the end of a bay to access the 180 mile long lake. 3 campsites nestled in the tall pines are secluded and quiet. Located 9 miles off of the nearest highway, the last 4 miles of county maintained gravel road, makes this far off of the beaten path. 3 bell disc golf course on site! Community picnic table with a view of the bay. Wildlife frequently visits and grazes on and nearby the property. Campsite have water and power hook-ups. No bathroom! Septic dump may be available with prior permission for an extra fee. No internet service available. Some cellular service may provide a little signal, but do not count on it. Between two boat launches, a 20 mile drive North or South, both 9 river miles away by boat. Fort Spokane or Two Rivers to the South with a marina, dock fuel, convenience store, Chuck Wagon and Fort Spokane Restaurant's. To the North is Hunters boat launch, Grocery, Cafe, and Bar and Grill. The Bar and Grill has live music most summer weekends. Fruitland, a few miles closer, offers the Fruitland Winery, also with live music some weekends, and the smallest Market with the most supplies from fuel and food to marine and auto parts.

4. Colville National Forest

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680 sites · Ione, Washington

Shaped by behemoth glaciers that carved out the land over 10,000 years ago, Colville National Forest is a gorgeous treasure spanning 1.1 million acres (props to President Theodore Roosevelt for saving it). The lands include a number of geographic features including the Kettle River, upper reach of the Columbia River and the Selkirk mountain range, which is considered to be at the foothills of the Rockies. Residents (including several Native American tribes) and visitors enjoy camping, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, lakes, rivers and some too legit to quit wildlife including grizzly bears, cougars, bald eagles and the last remaining herd of caribou in the US. That was almost starting to sound like an indie music festival lineup! Did we mention it’s an inspiring place? So much so that close to a million smackeroos was recently rewarded for continued restoration projects. Check the forest website for alerts and advisories.

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5. Lake Pend Oreille

100%

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111 sites · East Hope, Idaho

A huge lake surrounded by mountains can mean only one thing: lots of fun!

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6. Coeur d'Alene Field Office

84 sites · Coeur D'alene, Idaho

Start your day at Coeur d’Alene Field Office with a jaunt down the scenic byway where every twist and turn will prove why locals call this spot “gem of the north”. Hike along Mineral Ridge or step into the stunning St. Joe river for some of the raddest salmon and trout fishing...ever. You can even boat in to your campsite at places like Popcorn Island. Backcountry camping is prime here. It's a chance to beat the crowds, see the best of the Coeur d’ Alene mountains, and you aren’t going to want to forget that camera. If you travel here in the winter, you'll see the insanely cool bald eagle migration. Every stretch of these lands is filled with a chance to discover the best of Idaho’s untouched wilderness; bring yourself or bring your posse, either way it’s a guaranteed gem to add to the list!

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7. Farragut State Park

80%

(5)

248 sites · Athol, Idaho

A northern Idaho camping spot known for hiking, mountain biking, and watersports.

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Public campgrounds near Loon Lake

Bead Lake Trail #127 Dispersed Campground

28mi from Loon Lake · 2 sites · in Colville National Forest

Pioneer Park Campground

28mi from Loon Lake · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Bead Lake Boat Launch

28mi from Loon Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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Albeni Cove Campground

30mi from Loon Lake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

South Skookum Lake Campground

31mi from Loon Lake · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Browns Lake Campground

32mi from Loon Lake · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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Priest River Campground

35mi from Loon Lake · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Pend Oreille

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Little Twin Lakes Campground

35mi from Loon Lake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Panhandle Campground

35mi from Loon Lake · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lake Gillette Campground

38mi from Loon Lake · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Gillette Campground

38mi from Loon Lake · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lake Thomas Campground

39mi from Loon Lake · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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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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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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!

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Michael

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Native Pines

I really liked that it was in the back, a little ways from the Road. Plenty of room to back up. Nice and Peaceful.

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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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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.

Kim

July 2025

44 ft fifth wheel

3 nights at Native Pines

We were super happy to have found Native Pines! We had been boondocking our way through Washington but, when temps approached 100F, we decided we needed some A/C and a breather. While all the sites are 30amp only, it was still sufficient for keeping our big rig cool enough, and we were happy to have sewer to be able to do some laundry. The sites are nestled into a pocket in the woods behind (but out of site of) a motel. Our 44' fifth wheel had plenty of room to maneuver within the property as well as fit into one of the back-in sites. It was peaceful and within a 7 minute drive to a beautiful, riverfront park (Roosevelt National Rec Area on the Columbia River) where we did some paddleboarding. And, you can't beat the rate of $35! Thank you John and Michelle!

Anthony

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Native Pines

The camp was quiet and very easy to get to. We experienced some spotty WiFi connectivity but that’s not a big deal when you’re enjoying the outdoors. Would stay again.

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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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Rena

July 2025

25 ft Class C

2 nights at Native Pines

We camped at Native Pines for two nights over the 4th of July, and even then it was peaceful and quiet. We prefer to stay in campgrounds with few sites for that very reason. All the camp sites, arranged in a circle, were visible to us, but many of the other guests were gone during the day, returning in the evening. We had a great time there.