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The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake

Hosted by Jennessa · Athol, Idaho
6 guests max
88%
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8 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Tucked away in the mossy rocks, The Hidden Frog offers a half acre of private, forested camping on the banks of Kelso Lake. The 60 acre lake allows non-motorized watercraft only, which makes for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The parking area has room for a vehicle and trailer up to 60ft long combined, plus another area for a single vehicle. It is adjacent to a shared driveway, so you must leave room for vehicles to get around you. You can choose to set up camp there, or down a short path to the lake where there is ample flat ground for multiple tents. The path is cleared but rocky, so always make sure to watch your step! A fire ring, shovel, bucket of water, emergency fire extinguisher, 2 chairs and one 13gal garbage bag are provided for your use. I live next door, so I'm around if there is anything you need (don't be afraid to ask!) There are no other amenities right now, but we plan on adding some as we start to make some money (i.e. an outhouse, electrical.) The shoreline is very bushy and rocky- not ideal for fishing, boating or swimming, but there is a free public boat launch site .4mi down the road, plus another at Granite lake .7mi away. Both offer a toilet, and a place for swimming and fishing (must have a fishing licence.) Please respect the boundaries and do not cross into neighbors' yards. Also, do not disturb the mosses growing on the rocks (it is a fragile ecosystem!) and respect the wildlife that make the space their home. Wildlife you may encounter includes deer, moose, beaver, otters, chipmunks, squirrels, frogs, salamanders, eagles, osprey, blue herons, ducks, and many other bird species- we are located on the Idaho Birding Trail. NEW: RETURN CAMPERS GET 10% OFF! Just send me a message to let me know you've been here before and I will issue a partial refund for the amount. Nearby attractions include: Silverwood Theme Park (12mi,) Clagstone Meadows for hunting and/or hiking (1mi,) The Lavendar Farm (3.9mi,) Athol Orchards (11mi,) Farragut State Park (11mi,) Round Lake State Park (15mi)Tucked away in the mossy rocks, The Hidden Frog offers a half acre of private, forested camping on the banks of Kelso Lake. The 60 acre lake allows non-motorized watercraft only, which makes for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The parking area has room for a vehicle and trailer up to 60ft long combined, plus another spot for a single vehicle. It is a shared driveway, so you must leave room for vehicles to get around you. You can choose to set up camp there, or down a short path to the lake where there is ample flat ground for a tent. The path is cleared but rocky, so always make sure to watch your step! A fire ring, shovel, bucket of water, emergency fire extinguisher, table, 2 chairs and one 13gal garbage bag are provided for your use. I live next door, so I'm around if there is anything you need (don't be afraid to ask!) There are no other amenities right now, but we plan on adding some as we start to make some money (i.e. an outhouse, electrical.) The shoreline is very bushy and rocky- not ideal for fishing, boating or swimming, but there is a free public boat launch site .4mi down the road, plus another at Granite lake .7mi away. Both offer a toilet, and a place for swimming and fishing (must have a fishing licence.) Please respect the boundaries and do not cross into neighbors' yards. Also, do not disturb the mosses growing on the rocks (it is a fragile ecosystem!) and respect the wildlife that make the space their home. Wildlife you may encounter includes deer, moose, beaver, otters, chipmunks, squirrels, frogs, salamanders, eagles, osprey, blue herons, ducks, and many other bird species- we are located on the Idaho Birding Trail. Please review our full list of rules prior to your stay. Nearby attractions include: Silverwood Theme Park (12mi,) Clagstone Meadows for hunting and/or hiking (1mi,) The Lavendar Farm (3.9mi,) Athol Orchards (11mi,) Farragut State Park (11mi,) Round Lake State Park (15mi)

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The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 60 ft
Tucked away in the mossy rocks, The Hidden Frog offers a half acre of private, forested camping on the banks of Kelso Lake. The 60 acre lake allows non-motorized watercraft only, which makes for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The parking area has room for a vehicle and trailer up to 60ft long combined, plus another spot for a single vehicle. It is a shared driveway, so you must leave room for vehicles to get around you. You can choose to set up camp there, or down a short path to the lake where there is ample flat ground for a tent. The path is cleared but rocky, so always make sure to watch your step! A fire ring, shovel, bucket of water, emergency fire extinguisher, table, 2 chairs and one 13gal garbage bag are provided for your use. I live next door, so I'm around if there is anything you need (don't be afraid to ask!) There are no other amenities right now, but we plan on adding some as we start to make some money (i.e. an outhouse, electrical.) The shoreline is very bushy and rocky- not ideal for fishing, boating or swimming, but there is a free public boat launch site .4mi down the road, plus another at Granite lake .7mi away. Both offer a toilet, and a place for swimming and fishing (must have a fishing licence.) Please respect the boundaries and do not cross into neighbors' yards. Also, do not disturb the mosses growing on the rocks (it is a fragile ecosystem!) and respect the wildlife that make the space their home. Wildlife you may encounter includes deer, moose, beaver, otters, chipmunks, squirrels, frogs, salamanders, eagles, osprey, blue herons, ducks, and many other bird species- we are located on the Idaho Birding Trail. Please review our full list of rules prior to your stay. Nearby attractions include: Silverwood Theme Park (12mi,) Clagstone Meadows for hunting and/or hiking (1mi,) The Lavendar Farm (3.9mi,) Athol Orchards (11mi,) Farragut State Park (11mi,) Round Lake State Park (15mi)
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$34
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

88% Recommend8 ratings · 8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Awesome spot with a beautiful walk down to the lake!
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Reagan M.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
We were staying north at Mirror lake and got evacuated due to the Sunset Fire. We were lucky enough to find this gem on very short notice! The spot was perfect for the 4 of us to camp down at the lake for the night. Beautiful spot and we would return in the future!
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Marshall B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
nice spot above the lake
56 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Campsite was great! Parking on top and a good spot by the lake for a tent. It was a bit of a tight fit for our big camper but worked for us. Parking spot was a little unlevel but that's what leveling jacks are for. Public access to the lake was just down the road. We had a great time there while visiting Silverwood. Cell signal was low, but host was more then helpful when knocking on the door.
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Michael B.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
What a peaceful oasis!
Tent ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Really enjoyed camping here! We were visiting Silverwood Theme Park for two days and couldn’t be happier with choosing this over a crowded campground. It was easy enough to get to and close to everything we needed. It had rained recently so there were a few mosquitos so you may want to bring bug spray. 10/10 recommend!
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Stacia E.
5 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· July 2025
Rude and no water access
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Really poor water access. Rude host and rude neighbors when we accidentally honestly parked in the wrong area. Definitely not a pull through spot.would not come again amd would not recommend to anyone.
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Charissa P.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
23 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Very quiet, except for the frogs lol. Very peaceful and beautiful. Great tent camping spot down by the lake. We had a 23 foot travel trailer and I wouldn't go much longer than that. Easy to find, easy communication. Loved it.
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Craig D.
9 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Great little camping spot on their property and very easy to get to. The site is right on the water and has some awesome fishing. You are camping amongst other homes but very spacious and peaceful. Boat launch and lake access a minute away which was great. Would camp here again for sure. One recommendation would be for an out house on site or something for my private restroom situation lol
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Alysha M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Neat Little Dispersed Site
57 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
The Hidden Frog On Kelso Lake
Great little spot that was easy to find and not too far from the city of Athol and Super One grocery which was handy. This property is set up against the neat little lake for backdrop and it was really cool to go down to the water and check that out. We only do dispersed sites, so it’s really nice to have this one so close to Silverwood and Sandpoint. Would definitely stay here again.
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Baqdraft57 H.
1 year on Hipcamp

Location

Athol, Bonner, 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 Jennessa F.

Joined in August 2024

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