The best camping near Metaline Falls with swimming

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Looking for a camping spot near Metaline Falls, Washington, where you can go swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 990 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to take a dip. Check out top-rated campsites like Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews), and ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Plus, you can explore other activities like biking, visiting historic sites, and off-roading. With an average price of $35 per night and options as low as $15, camping near Metaline Falls has never been more affordable!

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Prater mountain ranch

1. Prater mountain ranch

97%
(29)
48mi from Metaline Falls · 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.
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Toilets
from 
$32
 / night
Pig bustin'

2. Hymas Family Farm Stay

93%
(15)
49mi from Metaline Falls · 6 sites · Lodging · Bonners Ferry, ID
Hymas Family Farm is an operating regenerative agricultural farm. We have cows to milk, eggs to gather, sheep to tend to and pigs to feed each morning. We have a farmstore on site for eggs, steak, chops, bacon and milk. Sometimes we even have soft serve, organic ice cream available. Pickleball and basketball court is also available at the farm for you to enjoy. A shower and bathroom is also provided for guests. There are 29 acres of pasture and 15 acres of woods. Spectacular views nestled in a beautiful valley between the Rocky Mountains! Learn more about this land: North Idaho is outdoorsman's paradise. Hiking, fishing, climbing or relax and enjoy the peace of the farm and mountains. There are several waterfalls and lakes nearby or a majestic ski resort within an hour's distance. All are surrounded by the towering Rocky Mountains. Canada is 20 minutes to the north!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$84
 / night
Colville National Forest

4. Colville National Forest

56%
(9)
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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Iron Mountain Ranch

7. Iron Mountain Ranch

100%
(6)
27mi from Metaline Falls · 2 sites · Lodging · Kettle Falls, WA
This cozy, partially screened guest hut is situated on 200 sweeping acres of pastureland and steep, rolling hillsides. Floor to ceiling windows on the west side allow for a gorgeous view of the mountains and the lovely night sky. Enjoy the view, hike, bike, horseback ride, relax by the creek, swim the Columbia or Kettle River and fish Elbow Lake. Hut is 100% off grid Iron Mountain Ranch features the owner's hand built straw bale house which is run off solar power, a friendly herd of horses along with a few cats and three dogs. (look up the ranch social media accounts online for additional pictures). Since this hut is built with partially screened walls and partial solid walls, you should consider the season when requesting a booking. I will accept bookings starting on 1st but even in May the night time temps can be cold. Checking the local Northport, WA weather forecast can give you an idea of what weather we will be expecting. Please consider this luxurious tent camping as there is no heat source in the hut, no electricity or running water. Please bring lanterns, flashlights, headlamps etc. The futon is a queen size and I can provide sheets and bedding but prefer you bring your own if possible as we have no laundry facilities on the ranch. ***There is a very limited supply of potable water on the property so you are required to pack in your drinking and cooking water. Washing and shower water is provided.*** In the early spring and late fall we cover the screened walls of the hut with clear window plastic so that the nights are not very cold inside the screen house. We provide a propane buddy heater that is safe for indoor use to help keep the space warm for you!! A hot water shower with equally impressive views is close to the straw house but still as private as you need it to be. Once owned by the Lael family (whom the road is named after), this land supported lots of horses in it's past. The Lael family homsteaded this area, raising horses on their acerage and the original Lael house is still standing on the lower section of the property. Old and beautiful apple, plum, cherry and pear trees still thrive in the orchard they planted along with massive willow trees. I'm honored to continue the Lael's love for the equine with my own herd of horses. Horseback riding is available upon request and for an additional fee of $75 per person for a ride.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night
Your spot! Cliff Ledge

8. Mountain Refuge Ranch

92%
(219)
0.1mi from Metaline Falls · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Spangle, WA
WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN REFUGE RANCH PRIVATE CAMPSITES & SELKIRK EPIC ADVENTURES.. 3 Private ”Cliff Side“ Campsites overlooking the Emerald River, privately surrounded by enchanting forests of the Selkirk Mtns. Offering incredible adventures, kayak rentals and guided trips. Ghost towns, tops of the mountain 360 degree views, 4 x 4 mtn trek trips, Bigfoot seeker trips, fishing and more. We do all kinds of adventures can send you links to the website for each package… SOON TINY HOME with Epic views as well.. Adults only. Metaline Falls, WA 🏕 A few things to note: Any Adventures 🤙extras you’d like added: -⚓️Kayak Rentals $75 each all day -💐Romantic Table set up: flowers/chocolates/tiki torches $50 -🪵 Firewood enough for 2 fires $15 -🐮 1hr Ranch Animal Adventure Tour $50 -😎local PRO adventure tips for $tips needed? 👻Ghost towns/🦅view points places to eat 🍽️ & more just Let me know, easy to add on.. “I AM” Selkirk EPIC Adventures😎🔥
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$65
 / night
The big meadow at the back has many possibilities for tucking a camp into the trees or bigger groups out in the open, as a base area for further exploring. Pictures were taken at the end of summer, so it is dry, fall colors. Every season has it's colors!

15. Trumpkinland from Narnia

75%
(4)
17mi from Metaline Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Northport, WA
Trumpkinland Farm is part of what used to be an old dairy owned by one of the original settlers in this area. It is set in a rolling valley, surrounded by hills, mountains, and heavy forest. It is once again a dairy, with a name hearkening to Narnia, the books by C. S. Lewis. It is also, however, now a smallish family sized farm with many other species added to the mix. I raise a rare breed of dairy cow and several breeds of fiber sheep along with heritage pigs. Geese wander freely, along with a few turkeys. If you enjoy animals, there are many kinds of them here and most are friendly! Learn more about this land: First, about my farm name:  My daughter had been reading The Chronicles of Narnia when we befriended and helped an orphaned little fawn, and she immediately named it Trumpkin, after one of the characters in Narnia. This is where her Trumpkin lived and grew up, and so this became Trumpkin's land AKA Trumpkinland Farm.  Over the years a number of deer have come to trust us enough to get relatively close and eat with our animals. Come camp with your tent or self contained RV in our private woods or meadows and enjoy our wild and domestic friends, too, in the beautiful, magical inland northwest!  You can have total privacy, and yet be a short walk from the main farm and a short drive to local natural attractions. There are trails to explore in almost all directions. Some camping sites can be driven to, primarily in the upper meadow, depending on your vehicle. If choosing to be deeper in the woods,  tent camping will work best in most spots, with a carry it in and park either in the meadow or down by the farm proper. If you are tent camping, don't forget a good pad under your sleeping bag! The ground is hard, uneven, and in some places rocky! As this property is also a farm, if you run short of food supplies, or want to buy some of what is produced right here on the farm, there are many options for that! From the gardens to wild fruit foraging, farms are all about food. Farms, camping, and the woods are also about relaxing. In this cannabis friendly state, if you choose to really RELAX, please relax respectfully. With fiber animals in residence, handcrafted socks, sheepskins and an assortment of hand spun gift items are available for purchase. Periodically classes are offered on old time crafts; let us know your interests when you book your time with us.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night

Looking for a camping spot near Metaline Falls, Washington, where you can go swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 990 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to take a dip. Check out top-rated campsites like Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews), and ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly sites. Plus, you can explore other activities like biking, visiting historic sites, and off-roading. With an average price of $35 per night and options as low as $15, camping near Metaline Falls has never been more affordable!

98% (286)

Top-rated campgrounds

Prater mountain ranch

1. Prater mountain ranch

97%
(29)
48mi from Metaline Falls · 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
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$32
 / night
Pig bustin'

2. Hymas Family Farm Stay

93%
(15)
49mi from Metaline Falls · 6 sites · Lodging · Bonners Ferry, ID
Hymas Family Farm is an operating regenerative agricultural farm. We have cows to milk, eggs to gather, sheep to tend to and pigs to feed each morning. We have a farmstore on site for eggs, steak, chops, bacon and milk. Sometimes we even have soft serve, organic ice cream available. Pickleball and basketball court is also available at the farm for you to enjoy. A shower and bathroom is also provided for guests. There are 29 acres of pasture and 15 acres of woods. Spectacular views nestled in a beautiful valley between the Rocky Mountains! Learn more about this land: North Idaho is outdoorsman's paradise. Hiking, fishing, climbing or relax and enjoy the peace of the farm and mountains. There are several waterfalls and lakes nearby or a majestic ski resort within an hour's distance. All are surrounded by the towering Rocky Mountains. Canada is 20 minutes to the north!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$84
 / night
Colville National Forest

4. Colville National Forest

56%
(9)
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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
Iron Mountain Ranch

7. Iron Mountain Ranch

100%
(6)
27mi from Metaline Falls · 2 sites · Lodging · Kettle Falls, WA
This cozy, partially screened guest hut is situated on 200 sweeping acres of pastureland and steep, rolling hillsides. Floor to ceiling windows on the west side allow for a gorgeous view of the mountains and the lovely night sky. Enjoy the view, hike, bike, horseback ride, relax by the creek, swim the Columbia or Kettle River and fish Elbow Lake. Hut is 100% off grid Iron Mountain Ranch features the owner's hand built straw bale house which is run off solar power, a friendly herd of horses along with a few cats and three dogs. (look up the ranch social media accounts online for additional pictures). Since this hut is built with partially screened walls and partial solid walls, you should consider the season when requesting a booking. I will accept bookings starting on 1st but even in May the night time temps can be cold. Checking the local Northport, WA weather forecast can give you an idea of what weather we will be expecting. Please consider this luxurious tent camping as there is no heat source in the hut, no electricity or running water. Please bring lanterns, flashlights, headlamps etc. The futon is a queen size and I can provide sheets and bedding but prefer you bring your own if possible as we have no laundry facilities on the ranch. ***There is a very limited supply of potable water on the property so you are required to pack in your drinking and cooking water. Washing and shower water is provided.*** In the early spring and late fall we cover the screened walls of the hut with clear window plastic so that the nights are not very cold inside the screen house. We provide a propane buddy heater that is safe for indoor use to help keep the space warm for you!! A hot water shower with equally impressive views is close to the straw house but still as private as you need it to be. Once owned by the Lael family (whom the road is named after), this land supported lots of horses in it's past. The Lael family homsteaded this area, raising horses on their acerage and the original Lael house is still standing on the lower section of the property. Old and beautiful apple, plum, cherry and pear trees still thrive in the orchard they planted along with massive willow trees. I'm honored to continue the Lael's love for the equine with my own herd of horses. Horseback riding is available upon request and for an additional fee of $75 per person for a ride.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night
Your spot! Cliff Ledge

8. Mountain Refuge Ranch

92%
(219)
0.1mi from Metaline Falls · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Spangle, WA
WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN REFUGE RANCH PRIVATE CAMPSITES & SELKIRK EPIC ADVENTURES.. 3 Private ”Cliff Side“ Campsites overlooking the Emerald River, privately surrounded by enchanting forests of the Selkirk Mtns. Offering incredible adventures, kayak rentals and guided trips. Ghost towns, tops of the mountain 360 degree views, 4 x 4 mtn trek trips, Bigfoot seeker trips, fishing and more. We do all kinds of adventures can send you links to the website for each package… SOON TINY HOME with Epic views as well.. Adults only. Metaline Falls, WA 🏕 A few things to note: Any Adventures 🤙extras you’d like added: -⚓️Kayak Rentals $75 each all day -💐Romantic Table set up: flowers/chocolates/tiki torches $50 -🪵 Firewood enough for 2 fires $15 -🐮 1hr Ranch Animal Adventure Tour $50 -😎local PRO adventure tips for $tips needed? 👻Ghost towns/🦅view points places to eat 🍽️ & more just Let me know, easy to add on.. “I AM” Selkirk EPIC Adventures😎🔥
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$65
 / night
The big meadow at the back has many possibilities for tucking a camp into the trees or bigger groups out in the open, as a base area for further exploring. Pictures were taken at the end of summer, so it is dry, fall colors. Every season has it's colors!

15. Trumpkinland from Narnia

75%
(4)
17mi from Metaline Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Northport, WA
Trumpkinland Farm is part of what used to be an old dairy owned by one of the original settlers in this area. It is set in a rolling valley, surrounded by hills, mountains, and heavy forest. It is once again a dairy, with a name hearkening to Narnia, the books by C. S. Lewis. It is also, however, now a smallish family sized farm with many other species added to the mix. I raise a rare breed of dairy cow and several breeds of fiber sheep along with heritage pigs. Geese wander freely, along with a few turkeys. If you enjoy animals, there are many kinds of them here and most are friendly! Learn more about this land: First, about my farm name:  My daughter had been reading The Chronicles of Narnia when we befriended and helped an orphaned little fawn, and she immediately named it Trumpkin, after one of the characters in Narnia. This is where her Trumpkin lived and grew up, and so this became Trumpkin's land AKA Trumpkinland Farm.  Over the years a number of deer have come to trust us enough to get relatively close and eat with our animals. Come camp with your tent or self contained RV in our private woods or meadows and enjoy our wild and domestic friends, too, in the beautiful, magical inland northwest!  You can have total privacy, and yet be a short walk from the main farm and a short drive to local natural attractions. There are trails to explore in almost all directions. Some camping sites can be driven to, primarily in the upper meadow, depending on your vehicle. If choosing to be deeper in the woods,  tent camping will work best in most spots, with a carry it in and park either in the meadow or down by the farm proper. If you are tent camping, don't forget a good pad under your sleeping bag! The ground is hard, uneven, and in some places rocky! As this property is also a farm, if you run short of food supplies, or want to buy some of what is produced right here on the farm, there are many options for that! From the gardens to wild fruit foraging, farms are all about food. Farms, camping, and the woods are also about relaxing. In this cannabis friendly state, if you choose to really RELAX, please relax respectfully. With fiber animals in residence, handcrafted socks, sheepskins and an assortment of hand spun gift items are available for purchase. Periodically classes are offered on old time crafts; let us know your interests when you book your time with us.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night

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