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Kyle

3 weeks ago

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Riverview Woodland Retreat - CDA

Wylie was an amazing host! The property was easy to find, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. Communication was quick and helpful, and Wylie made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The campsite itself was clean, quiet, and had plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Would definitely stay here again — highly recommend Wylie’s place to anyone looking for a great Hipcamp experience!

Old garden area for both RV and tent camping. Lots of room for setup. Has morning and midday sun with afternoon shade.

Jodine

3 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to David's Hodge Podge Lodge Camping

This was our second stay and it's definitely on my favorite list. David is accommodating and his place is well taken care of and beautiful.

Jodine

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to David's Hodge Podge Lodge Camping

Beautiful site! I loved walking the trails with my dog and listening to the birds.

JackieG

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Lost Moose Campground

Beautiful camp site! Right next to the river and hearing the gentle noise was relaxing. During my stay, I was the only one camping in that part of the campground which felt eery at first. But waking up in solitude was a great feeling - got to go at my own pace and not have to worry about waking others up. The campground is located in such a beautiful spot that I would recommend it to anyone needing to be in nature. Definitely enjoyed my time here!

Harold

October 2025

22 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to David's Hodge Podge Lodge Camping

So quiet ,so close, so easy. Nice trails to stroll thru the forest. Shhhhh!

Pamla

October 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Mad Moose Ranch

Great place. Would highly recommend. Easy to get to.

Charles

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Lost Moose Campground

Amazing site! Such a beautiful spot right by a great river. Incredibly nice owners!!!!

Kirk

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Heavenly woods

Host came out and helped clear the road to my site. Awesome guy and awesome spot.

George

October 2025

29 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to B & B Flower Farm Coeur d’ Alene

Nice and secluded spot. Close to all the amenities. A little tricky to get in but worth the view and privacy! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

Jarod

September 2025

17 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Achin' Ass Acres - 12 sites

Great little spot close to downtown! Would certainly stay again!

Elise

September 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Coeur d'Alene

Beautiful spot, easy check-in, and convenient location!

David

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mike and Brenda's getaway

As always was fantastic to escape to Mike and Brenda's property for relaxation and to rejuvenate. Mike and Brenda are top-notch hosts and great people....thanks again for sharing your property with us and we will be back again next season. Cheers

Pamela

September 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to The Mad Moose Ranch

Favorite hip camp. Thoroughly enjoyed the spacious and level sites. Peaceful location surrounded by trees. The friendliest hosts around. Convenient location near a multitude of activities. Will be back each season.

Lino

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost Moose Campground

One of the most beautiful camps I’ve ever stayed at! Hot showers and clean restrooms as well. Staff was super friendly and helpful too!

Dasha

September 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at David's Hodge Podge Lodge Camping

David's camp site was lovely! Close to town yet peaceful, private and felt very safe, with a beautiful trail to walk with my pup. Would definitely come again.

Jen

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Five Acre Woods

Tessa went out of her way to make our stay amazing. From allowing flexibility of our arrival and departure times to renting us some camping gear so we didnt have to travel with it. Was a perfect visit!

Sara

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Coeur d'Alene

Amazing place and an amazing site! Can’t wait to stay again

timothy

September 2025

21 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Achin' Ass Acres - 12 sites

Great location ! Has everything you need! Quiet peaceful

Devin

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Coeur d'Alene

Clean space, decent sites, nice bathrooms and close to CDA.

Julien

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Coeur d'Alene

We loved staying under the willow trees. Staff was very welcoming and the facilities were clean and in good condition. Spaces were also clearly delimited and spacious.

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Beauty Creek Campground

14mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas

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Camp Coeur d'Alene

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12mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coeur D'alene, ID

Established in 1967 this campground has been a fixture in the area for decades. We are a seasonal family campground to best appreciate the fantastic summer in CDA. Our forested sites up the hill and our waterfront area are beloved by all and so magical. Our camp store is filled with everything you may need and more. We hope you come and stay with us in your RV, your tent or one of our 19 cabins to experience the magic for yourself. Our friendly and accommodating staff are eager to make this your best vacation yet. Come and check us out! We offer a unique easy going camping experience that takes the stress away from forgetting anything. We are a family friendly atmosphere that allows for many fun outdoor experiences with our Private Lake Access. We have a deep loving and understanding of nature and want our guests to feel the joy that camp can offer. We understand that a camping trip is not complete without our furry companions and therefore we have no breed restrictions in place.

Little Pine Creek Retreat

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(30)

13mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Pinehurst, ID

Two full drive thru RV sites, internet, tv, sewer, water located in quiet area of Pinehurst Idaho. Couer D Alene and Hiawatha bike trail are close by. Pinehurst Golf Course is a nine hole golf course. Lake Couer d Alene is a close 40 minute drive. Silver Mountain and Look out pass ski areas are within 20 minutes. Gold mine tours and historic Wallace. Rafting the Couer d Alene river is nearby. Many trails to hike. We have had 38 foot class A and 30 foot 5th wheels at the site. Please read the reviews

Lost Moose Campground

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13mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · Cataldo, ID

Lost Moose Campground, Your Basecamp for Adventure! Whether you are looking to hoof it, foot it, motor it, peddle it, or paddle it - we can serve as your basecamp to do it all! Lost Moose is a remote campground nestled in the mountains of beautiful North Idaho where outdoor recreation opportunities abound! Before you book a reservation at the Moose, there are a few things you should know. Our hope, and the reason we opened Lost Moose Campground, is that our guests would have a friendly and fun atmosphere away from life's hustle and bustle where everyone has the opportunity to relax, enjoy nature, and explore north Idaho with their family and friends. Our campground is remote and it does take a little more time and effort to get here. While most of our guests repeatedly tell us it's totally worth it and it's just what they were looking for, others have let us know that they would prefer to be closer to the Interstate and the amenities of "civilization." We just want everyone to be happy! So, before you book a reservation, we want you to know a few things about our campground that way you'll know just what to expect when you stay at the Moose! • Lost Moose Campground is located 8 miles south of Interstate 90. Getting here includes 6 miles of gravel road that can be a little bumpy at times throughout the year. • There's no cell service or wifi at the campground. A landline is available for emergencies and cell service can be found often when traveling nearby roads and trails. • Due to our proximity to Latour Creek we do not have sewer hookups or a dump station. All RV Sites are equipped with power and water hookups and toilets and hot showers are available. • The nearest grocery store is approximately 12 miles away, the nearest gas station 11 miles, nearest dump station 11 miles, and the nearest restaurant is about 12 miles away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Coeur d'Alene or Wallace. • Latour Creek provides a great place for kids and adults alike to cool off in the summer, but it is not suitable for kayaking or floating. The Coeur d'Alene River is only 8 miles away and is well suited for those activities. • Crystal Lake trailhead is approximately 12 miles above the campground and is accessible by car. The Mirror Lake trailhead is also accessed about 12 miles above the campground, but includes a narrow jeep road that isn't suitable for vehicles not designed for off-roading. • The Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's bike trail parking area is 8 miles from the campground at the junction of Latour Creek and I-90. • ATV's can be ridden from the campground. There are no formal maps of our area, but we are happy to help give directions and suggestions for great places to ride. SO MANY THINGS TO DO Most of our guests come stay with us to get away in the wild. When you are out and about on the trails, chances are you'll see moose, elk and deer - if you're lucky you may even see a bear! It's a real rarity when we hit the trails and don't see at least one of the above! • IN CAMP Play in the river, do some fishing in the creek, play horseshoes and corn hole, eat ice cream, explore the surrounding area, relax, build a campfire, etc. • FROM CAMP Enjoy access to hundreds of miles of ATV/UTV trails directly from camp. Take off upstream or downstream and fish all day. Huckleberry picking in season only a few miles away! • OUTSIDE CAMP Bike trails, kayaking or floating the river, fishing, water parks, theme parks and area attractions. Fun urban adventures are within an hour of the campground! • SILVER MOUNTAIN Try mountain biking in the region's best lift served bike park, go for a scenic gondola ride, hike to the fire lookout on Kellogg Peak or just settle in for some huckleberry ribs and listen to live music at the mountain house grill. How about a round of mountain golf at Galena Ridge, or grab some pavement bikes from Silver Mountain Sports and hit the 72 mile bike path that runs right by our parking lot. Silver Rapids, Idaho's largest indoor waterpark, takes weather out of the equation by creating a perfect 84 degree, football field-sized location to splash, swim and surf on the perfect wave! The sky is the limit at Silver Mountain! • THINGS TO DO IN COEUR D'ALENE There’s something for everyone in Coeur d’Alene. Area activities and attractions range from the free and family-friendly to thrilling outdoor adventures—and just about everything in-between. Summer in Coeur d’Alene is filled with epic attractions! Parasail rides, zip-lining, boating, float planes and of course the northwest’s largest theme park! Winter brings lit-up streets, dinner boat cruises, miles and miles of ski runs, warm indoor water parks and plenty of warm food and hot music acts. • OLD MISSION STATE PARK Coeur d' Alene's Old Mission State Park contains the oldest building in Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853. It is also the headquarters for the 72 mile paved rails to trails bike path that goes from Mullan to Plummer, passing through several historic towns and meandering along the river. If you're looking to get off the beaten path and back to nature, we've got you covered!

Mike and Brenda's getaway

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15mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Cataldo, ID

Our campground is part of our working farm. We have a permanent wetland conservation easement on 400 acres of our farm that provides habitat for all manor of wildlife. Bring your camera and a pare of binoculars. Cell phone service in our area is VERY limited.

Glacial Ridge RV Park

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20mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Hayden Lake, ID

In the forest on a small 10 acre farm. Lots of shade from hundreds of pinetrees. Private property feels remote but only 15-20 minutes to town, 20 minutes to lakes, 12 minutes to Silverwood Theme Park, and about 25 minutes North of Coeur D'Alene. Raspberries, blackberries, jostaberries, all sorts of different berry bushes growing. Chickens, Ducks, turkeys and Nigerian dwarf goats. Picnic area & hiking paths for beautiful nature walks. Please ask for directions Google maps gives the wrong directions

Son Mountain Ranch

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20mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Athol, ID

SON MOUNTAIN RANCH is located in beautiful North Idaho, surrounded by alpine vistas, beautiful mountains and clear glacial lakes. We are approximately 3 minutes from Silverwood theme park and have several specialty farms located near us. With 3 nice campsites on the front part of our property, we welcome campers coming to visit the area. Son Mountain Ranch specializes in growing many of the herbs used in our Herbal Wisdom tea and herb blends. Also grown on the ranch are veggies and several varieties of fruit and berries. Son Mountain Ranch is known for raising Katahdin Sheep for both meat and starter flocks, chickens for eggs, as well as our delicious North Idaho Raw Honey.

Siekerz Rest

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20mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Athol, ID

Very quiet, private, evergreens and country. Halfway between CDA and Sandpoint. 5 minutes from Silverwood 7 minutes from Farragut State park. Several lakes close by for boating, fishing and water sports. Private camp sites ,picnic table. Large Grocery store and Restaurants nearby. Sandpoint shopping and Schweitzer sking (summer hiking trails) one hour away. ATV trails nearby.

The Mad Moose Ranch

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20mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 2 sites · RVs · ID

Only 8 minutes from famous Silverwood theme park! This 20-acre location is close and private. 2 RV sites with full hookups and room for a tent at each site (maximum 6 campers per site per night, additional $10.00 per camper per night over 6). Our quiet property backs up to Idaho's pristine Farragut State Park, with fishing, swimming and boating, at Lake Pend Oreille only 6 minutes away! In the Fall, make this destination your hunting quarters. Close to state lands and plentiful elk and deer! For your safety and enjoyment, the maximum campers to one site are 6 (EXCEPTIONS UP TO 8 WITH ADDITONAL FEE). Additional persons will be an extra charge of $10.00 per person per night. One vehicle with RV/trailer per site. Each additional vehicle will be $10.00 per night. Quiet hours are 10p.m. to 8a.m. Porta potty service discontinued October 1 for the season. The Mad Moose Ranch is closed for the season from October 15, 2025 and reopens for the 2026 season May 15 2026.

Riverview Woodland Retreat - CDA

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21mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 1 site · RV · Coeur D'alene, ID

Wake up to picturesque views of the beautiful Spokane river and Rathdrum mountains, while staying only 15 minutes from both downtown Coeur D Alene and Post Falls. Our secondary lot offers a scenic plot, removed from town but within easy driving distance of local activities and restaurants. You will park next to our shop, which offers privacy from the road, but please take note of its placement in our photos to ensure that will work for your stay. The main property and home are next door, and we are easily reachable if you need anything during your visit. We offer year round electrical hook-ups, and fresh water in Spring, Summer and Fall (the pipes are winterized from approximately the end of October-March, depending on the snow season). While there is only 1 electrical hook-up, there is space for an additional vehicle, and options for parking locations if electrical is not required. During your stay, keep an eye out for our neighborhood moose family, our year-round bald eagles, and our many deer, quail, and turkey friends. Winter camping is available, but please note that we can receive large amounts of snow. Please reach out with any questions! Quick references - 5 miles to downtown Coeur D Alene 7 miles to Post Falls 4 miles to the nearest boat launch (Blackwell Island Recreation Area) NO RIVER ACCESS! But beautiful views abound :)

B & B Flower Farm Coeur d’ Alene

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21mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Coeur D'alene, ID

Boutique camping RV and/or trailer spots! Check in by 6pm or make prior arraignments Camp amongst the trees and wildflowers in your own private spot. We have 6 acres on private land with shared entrance. No bon fires allowed, space includes picnic table and umbrella, nice seating area for morning coffee or wine :) Quiet time 10 pm. 7 minutes into downtown CDA, resort, many shops and restaurants. 7 minutes to boat launches, rentals, kayaks and the Spokane River. 1 hour to Sandpoint Idaho and Schweitzer Ski Resort. 40 minutes to Washington State. Lots of hiking, exploring and water fun in CDA! June - Ironman CDA, site is directly off the course. Google maps best - B & B Flower Farm CDA

Poleline Pines

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22mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 1 site · Tent, RV · Post Falls, ID

Easy access from I 90 but not nearly close enough to hear it. Campsite sits 500-600 feet off a county road with a easy driveway and plenty of turn around space. It's a basically level area with several options for how to park. Large pine trees provide shade but let plenty of light through. There is filtered road noise, but the crickets and coyotes are the main thing you'll hear at night.

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Five Acre Woods

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23mi from Coeur d'Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas · 2 sites · Tents · Athol, ID

Just ten minutes from Silverwood Theme Park and five minutes from beautiful Farragut State Park! Five Acre Woods Campground is nestled deep in the vast pines on the back half of our property. Enjoy a peaceful stay while still being close to it all. Looking to do some hiking? We are loaded with nearby alpine lakes, peaks, and more trails to suit your needs and adventure cravings. Danny has hiked the majority of them in the area and is always up to help plan and recommend local hikes. Furthermore, we are nearby and centralized to many must-see places. As stated, Silverwood Theme Park and Farragut State Park (including their gun range) are all located ten minutes or less from our property. Other places to see include Bayview, Idaho and Sandpoint, Idaho - both situated on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Things to note: -Your site will be fully stocked to meet your tent camping needs! This includes a picnic table, a smokeless fire pit, fire starting materials, and a pad or pads to accommodate your tent(s). -Nicely sized firewood bundles will be available for purchase. -Our campground has a fully functioning outhouse that we take great pride in maintaining to ensure cleanliness and a pleasant experience. It may just be the biggest outhouse you’ve ever seen! -At this time, our campground is off-grid but we do intend to bring water and power to it with time. Upon request and availability, we may be able to assist you with water needs via a garden hose. Your site will have a large six gallon container of non-potable water to be used in the case of a fire emergency (if safe to do so). -Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash. Please pick up after your pet. -Tessa and Danny were both born and raised in Northern Idaho. If you have questions or need suggestions on anything at all feel free to ask! -We live in an area of five acre lots. You can expect to hear the occasional, friendly neighborhood noise. As of May 2025 Five Acre Woods is officially open. Please let us know if you have any questions prior-to or after booking and we'd be happy to answer them. We're so excited for you to book with us!

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Named for a sprawling, sparkling body of water that just appears out of nowhere off the highway, Coeur d’Alene River Campground and Picnic Areas are a mind-boggling expanse of beauty, color, and water sports (swimmers, tubers, sailers, parasailers, and seaplane pilots bring your sunscreen). Giant, dense pine forests rise up along the shores of the flat riverbed, with gorgeous homes high up overlooking it—be sure to take a scenic drive through the neighborhood. The nearby historic town of Wallace is a great place for antiquing, bars, diners, and just general mountain charm, while the town of Coeur d’Alene itself has a very Scandinavian vibe; active and modern, yet very remote and relaxing!

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9 ratings · 3 reviews

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· July 2018

Beauty Creek Campground

No Creek - all dried up. Bathrooms had maggots and the worst I have ever seen. There are people living in tents during the summer, which then does not allow you to sit by the fire and talk after 9pm. The camper who lives at the camp site also likes to sun bath in the nude. Not a great place to take children! Camp host Rick seemed nice at first, until he came to our site and screamed at us for talking. We were extremely quite, yet he called us names. We told him he crossed the line with us by yelling in front of our children. Thankfully he called the Sheriff. After speaking with the Sheriff, we were told we did nothing wrong and he was going to have a talk with Rick. I will never go back there.