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Riverfront Base Camp

Hosted by Nicholas · Cataldo, Idaho
8 guests max
81%
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25 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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.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 stairway 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. Please send a message if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Longer vehicles may have some difficulty entering the campsite due to the perpendicular entry from the road. Reach out if you have any questions.
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Some leveling may be required. Mostly flat.
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash. The river is very deep and the highway is very close to camp. Pets are allowed at your own risk.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Riverfront Base Camp

81%
(31)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 35 ft
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 stairway 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. Please send a message if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

81% Recommend31 ratings · 25 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Great views, easy access, rustic.
23 ft Class B ·
Riverfront Base Camp
I like single camps. Plus: Views were great, close to bike trails, finding the camp with directions worked well. Minus: brushy some with thorns, it should be cut back to 10 feet wide. A level spot would help too. Gate should be repair to allow it to swing then add a hipcamp sign. Overall a nice easy assess well worth a stop over.
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Steve S.
13 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
10 ft campervan ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Husband and I hand a great time camping here the host is friendly and has beautiful views !❤️ The only thing is the noise from the road way (you get use to it haha) but other than that it truly is amazing spot
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Nichole B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
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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Sarah M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Camping adventure
Tent · With pets ·
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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Sierra B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Riverfront Base Camp
The view of the river was beautiful. Enjoyed a nice relaxing getaway
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Linsey R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Amazing sunset and sunrise.....perfect spot to rest.
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Shawn O.
17 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
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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Kenzie W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· July 2025
water quality issues
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
To be fair, the campsite itself I had no complaints about and was exactly as described. I do believe that I should have been notified about water quality issues at the time of booking. There is a huge yellow sign directly across the water from the campsite stating the water has arsenic, heavy metals and other toxins and any time in water should be limited. Not a place to go if you’re thinking of a swim. Also, it is very close to the main road and traffic is nearly constant. Just things to keep in mind when booking here.
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Rochelle C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
TRANQUIL
35 ft Class A · With pets ·
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!!
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Kelly K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Beautiful site!
Tent ·
Riverfront Base Camp
This location is phenomenal. Like other reviews have said- yes the road is nearby- but to be honest it’s not very busy and at night there was little to no traffic. There was a gorgeous area to walk in just passed the camp, and access to the trail of the couer D’Alenes was very convenient. The site itself was wide open, with just enough tree coverage for privacy. We will absolutely stay at this location again if it’s available!
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Reggie M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Everything was awesome, it was very quiet and beautiful, the only thing is make sure you remember the instructions, I couldn't remember which way to turn once I got on property and there is no service
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Joshua R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Good time
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
We thought it would be a little more private. People showed up at 3am and started shouting across the lake. We still enjoyed our time, it just scared the heck out of me.
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Mackenzie G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Great spot to access lots of different lakes, trails, etc. in Idaho. The shoreline is steep so it's not as enjoyable if you want beach access. Otherwise, the plot of land was large, great for groups. The kayaks were there upon arrival and worked great. The proximity to the road can be a distraction but the noise dies down at night.
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Andrea E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· July 2024
So close to perfect
21 ft travel trailer ·
Riverfront Base Camp
This site is in a beautiful spot, but directly across the river is a huge neon sign that says: CAUTION limit contact with water and soil. Area contaminated from mining. Also, the river was murky and smelled sulfuric. We saw many people happily enjoying the river without a care, but we just couldn’t get over the caution sign.
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Alexandra P.
8 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
This is a nice spot, especially if you plan on anchoring your boat out in the river which does touch right next to the site. The directions to the site were a bit unclear, but manageable. Fire pit and table were nice additions. I know mosquitoes are a part of camping, but the number we had to deal with was a bit much. If the grass was mowed or probably would have been more manageable. Overall site has potential, but not at the current price. Lack of potable water & proper toilet bring it down. Then the unkept nature promoting mosquitoes is unfortunate.
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Jacob Y.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
17 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Riverfront Base Camp
We loved to kayak to the sandy bar and roast marshmallows. We're used to more remote sites.
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Jennifer B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
24 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Riverfront Base Camp
It was a perfect spot to land and explore the area!
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Heidi T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Hugh chunk of land all to yourself. Right next to the highway though so be aware of that. We had a great weekend, despite the rain and wind. The entrance is a bit narrow but I pulled our 30' trailer in. Thankfully other highway drivers were kind enough to wait for us to get out of the way.
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Scott H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Camping with animals and friends
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Loved camping here! Really easy directions and very private!! I will be camping here again. The only thing I would mention is that the site is a hop, skip and jump away from the highway. Only the first night I was a little nervous that a drunk driver would go off the road and hit us but I got over it! 🤣 also there is some warning sign across the site warning you of only spending limited time in the water but None of my group cared and we enjoyed the calm water floating! Thank you Nick!
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Tracey M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Riverfront Base Camp
Great spot and view next to water. Busy road though. Nice camp fire location next to water.
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Zachary C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2022
20 ft travel trailer ·
Riverfront Base Camp
The site was exactly as stated in every way! Unfortunately, we didn’t appreciate how much road noise there would actually be! I guess we are lighter sleepers than we thought.
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Sara R.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
chain lakes are the best lakes
20 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Riverfront Base Camp
great place to camp with the family. super easy water access. bring the kayak’s for some great early mornig or evening fishing. if your into boating there are two public boat launches within 2 miles of camp.
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Jay P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Camping With Dogs
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
My sister and I loved this campsite! It’s secluded and had tons of space & water for our pups! The location is SO beautiful 🌲 We’ll definitely be camping here again!
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Kimberley B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Camping!
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront Base Camp
This is an awesome camp spot! Right on the river, primitive camping at its absolute finest. We had a great 3 days staying here. Kellogg is close by in case you forget things - which is really nice! I would definitely recommend this spot to those looking for a great swimming spot and camping getaway. We had two dogs there and they absolutely loved it! So much wildlife. Saw a lot of bald eagles, ospreys, beavers. Super neat!
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Taryn Z.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Centered near adventure
12 ft RV · Group trip ·
Riverfront Base Camp
This is a great jumping off point for those looking to venture out into the wilderness nearby. The Black Rock access point for the Trail of the Coeur D' Alene is a short distance west on the Highway. Kilarney lake access is across the street and Acres of forest are also nearby. A quick glance at the map shows all the places you can start your adventure. The region following the CDA river is filled with wildlife. Lots of marshlands, Birds, Deer, Beaver and even Moose. This is probably not a place for those who are light sleepers or those looking to be in secluded surroundings. But this listing does not misrepresent that fact.
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George D.
7 reviews

Location

Cataldo, Kootenai, Idaho, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Nicholas S.

Joined in November 2021

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