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Mountain Refuge Ranch

92%
(219)
4mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
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😎🔥
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Riverfront Solitude

100%
(20)
9.1mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 2 sites · Tents
After Matt’s career in lumber wholesaling and Susan’s in environmental activism, getting back to the land has meant planting thousands of trees, thinning and pruning to optimize stand health, and looking through life’s long lens with an awareness that we only care for a parcel a brief while then pass it on. In sharing our love of this place, in welcoming others to walk, play or to sit quietly in the forest, or at river shore, like a rising tide, we’re all lifted. Learn more about this land: A 30 acre riverfront forest with campsite, a fire pit and our welcome to wander alongside Pend Oreille River frontage. All enjoyed in solitude.  The 719 acre farm is operated by elders who revere the out-of-doors, believing immersion in nature naturally, quietly teaches. It makes for better humans-being. Hipcamp dollars support natural means of improving soil health on the farm. Camper's choice of homemade cinnamon rolls or scones on the first morning, a 16x16' tent platform, Separette toilet, potable water, dock for fishing or foot dangling, warm-weather-(ambient)-heated water for rinse-off (sort-of showering) and a canoe to enjoy. A well-controlled, four-legged companion that can be trusted to not chase wildlife would also be welcome.  *Please let host know in-advance of intention to bring a pet. We ask that no fireworks or firearms be brought or used onsite. Because wildfire risk is almost always a concern. the fire pit, equipped with kindling and dry tinder (plus water to dowse) may not always be permissible. We suggest campers come equipped with binoculars, mosquito repellent and this year particularly, please be tick-aware. Bear-spray may be brought along for added insurance, although we've never had to use our own. An acceptance of risk/hold-harmless waiver of liability will be provided all campers & their guests upon booking, returned to host at time of visitation (or prior preferably). Host reserves authority to require photo I.D. if guest(s) first time campers; the information to be used for this singular exclusive purpose and destroyed/deleted.
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Cabin in the woods

95%
(20)
29mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 1 site · Lodging
There was originally a camper parked here with a roof over it while the main house was built back in th 1970s. When the home was finished the camper was moved out and it was turned into the cabin. It originally had a wood stove but it was always to hot so we replaced it with an electric heater and at the same time remodeled the interior. It is very comfortable for two to three people as it only has the bunk beds, microwave, small closet and dining table with 4 chairs including a rocker and a cabinet with pots, pans and silverware for your convenience. Learn more about this land: Country cabin is on the treeline at the base of O'tool mt. across the street from Lk. Roosevelt. Includes bunk beds, frig, microwave, hot plate, coffee pot, toaster, dining table, small closet, firepit with firewood and horseshoe pits with shoes. One mile to boat launch. Ten miles to nearest loaf of bread. Close to logging roads. You will have aprox. one acre to yourself. Quiet and secluded. We are close by if ever there is anything you need. Recently we were very close to the Crown Creek fire and a hotshot crew came and "prept" our property and cut down a lot of the underbrush therefore changing the landscape around the cabin so the main picture has changed to the current one.
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Blue Lake RV Resort

97%
(72)
45mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
BLUE LAKE RV RESORT Your favorite North Idaho destination. Conveniently located in the heart of North Idaho, 22 miles north of Sandpoint and 5 miles south of Bonners Ferry. From our lake to nearby trails and waterfalls, outdoor activities abound. When entering the park, please watch for trains. There are no crossing arms. COMING FROM THE SOUTH? When you get here, go past our driveway, there is a semi-truck turnaround just 1/4 mile north of us. The approach from the north is much easier than trying to cross traffic coming from the south. AMENITIES •Our limited 36 sites on 21 acres make Blue Lake feel uncrowded and peaceful. •Fire pits and picnic tables at EVERY SITE! • Satellite-friendly sites available •We retained the charm of the wooded, old-fashion campground of our youth, but with the amenities of a modern RV facility: WiFi, radiant floor heat and on demand hot water in the bathrooms, and full-service laundry. •Big trees make lots of shade at the lakeside. The majority of the lake shore is shared space for all guests. •Feed the turtles and catfish and watch the trout jump like little orcas! Big trout and catfish to be caught, no license needed! •Summertime warms the surface water temps, so swim, kayak or float our awesome 3-acre lake. •Enjoy the wine deck every day from 6pm-9 pm •Free Showers Every Bathroom in our bathhouse includes a toilet, sink and shower for your convenience. Heated floors! •Coin Laundry $3.50 is needed to wash and dry 1 load. The laundry room also has a change machine for $1 bills. •Free Wifi Enjoy a free internet connection for checking emails and browsing the internet. Not suitable for streaming. •Sauna Book an all-day, private sauna for you and your friends Or book a single session on one of the open sauna days. Limited availability, you must book in advance •Boat Rentals Kayaks, Pedal Boats, and SUPs are available for rent by the hour. •Movie Rentals Action, Romance, Comedy, Cartoons. There’s something for everyone on our DVD rental shelf. •Free Games/Balls Giant Chess by the lake, horseshoes, Ladder Ball, Badminton, Bocce Ball, Ping Pong, Volley Ball, Croquet, Frisbee, footballs, checkers, Laddy Bug Tic-Tac-Toe. •Wine and Beer Bar Huckleberry Mimosas, Local Beers, Red and White Wine. We’ve got what you need to relax on our wine deck overlooking the lake. •Swimming and Fishing Swimming Dock, Fishing Dock. Cool off this summer with a dip in our lake. Or try your luck chasing trout, bass or catfish. (catch and release only, no license needed) •Firewood for Sale Please help reduce the spread of invasive bugs and wood disease by buying locally. $5.25 per bundle or $15 for 3 bundles.Don’t worry, you’ll get more than 4 pieces in our bundles. Unlike some places… •Ice for Sale Run out of Ice? No need to run to town, we’ve got it right here. •Community Fire Pits Come down to the fire pits and listen to someone share their adventures, or share a story of your own! •Dog Park After a long day on the road, your pooch will enjoy our off-leash, fenced dog park, as well as our off-leash walking trail. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS •Places to Visit -Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge -Kootenai River -Glacier National Park -Bonners Ferry Pelton Wheel -Boundary County Museum -Brush Lake -Mirror Lake Golf Course -International Selkirk Loop -9B Trails -Clifty Mountain & Katka Peak -Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge -Snow Creek Falls -Spruce Lake -Copper Falls -Myrtle Creek Falls -Roman Nose Lakes •Activities -Dining -Hiking -Fishing -Kayaking -Golfing -ATVs and Dirtbikes -Bird Watching -Bowling -Bonners Ferry Events
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Hymas Family Farm Stay

93%
(15)
45mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 6 sites · Lodging
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!
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Prater mountain ranch

97%
(29)
45mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
(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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North Haven Campground

100%
(35)
45mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 23 sites · RVs, Lodging
ABOUT NORTH HAVEN Featuring 5+ acres in a peaceful wooded setting, with 5 Luxury Log Cabins (1BD and 2BD), 21 RV Sites, 2 Conestoga Glamping Wagons w/ private bathroom access, 1 Glamping Tipi, Tent Campsites, Large Bathhouse Facility and Laundry Room (open 24/7), "The Outpost" Camp Store and Office and a nature walking trail. Picnic tables, fire rings, propane BBQ grills at the cabins and glamping sites. LUXURY LOG CABINS... - 1-bedroom 1-bathroom log cabins that sleep up to 4 Guests. - 2-bedroom 2-bathroom log cabins that sleep 6-8 Guests. - Two pet-friendly cabins available (Cabins 1 and 2). RV SITES... - 21 RV sites: 10 full hook up; ALL are pull-through; - 11 partial hook-up (Water and Electric); 7 are pull-through; - Each site features 20/30/50 amp electrical receptacles; - Picnic table and fire ring at each site - 24/7/365 access to Bathhouse restrooms, showers and laundry room. CONESTOGA GLAMPING WAGONS... - Glamorous Camping at it's best! - King bed, twin-over-twin bunk bed; sleep up to 4 Guests; - Microwave, mini fridge and wagon wheel table; - Electricity, USB charging ports, Mitsubishi mini split for heat and A/C; - Private access to a dedicated bathroom in the adjacent Showerhouse, with shower, sink, toilet, with bath towels, bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap); - Outdoor wood picnic table, fire ring and propane BBQ grill; - Parking for one vehicle next to the Wagon GLAMPING TIPI... - Queen bed; Full size fold out futon; sleep up to 4 Guests - Microwave, mini fridge and small table; - Electricity, Heater, Portable AC unit; - 24/7 access to the nearby bathhouse facilities with private restrooms, showers and laundry room; - Outdoor fire ring and propane BBQ grill; - Parking for one vehicle near the Tipi North Haven Campground is locally owned and operated and is committed to providing a 5-star experience for our Guests. We have something for everyone and are conveniently located not far from Hwy 95 and Hwy 2 near Canada and northwestern Montana. No train tracks anywhere near the campground so Guests can enjoy the wooded setting and nearby proximity to shopping, restaurants and outdoor adventures in Bonners Ferry.
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Under the Cedars

100%
(228)
47mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
There are mountains, wetlands, meadows and forest land right in our back yard where we often see wildlife that call our area home. Elk, deer, turkeys, geese, ducks. rabbits, squirrels and the occasional cougar or bear. At any time, one critter or another will stroll through and check out our guests. We don't have a view of the river but it's nearby and our meadows and mountains offer a peaceful scene all its own. Camp surrounded by Old Growth Cedars and towering Grand Fir, stargaze by night, enjoy a campfire, smores and time with your family, Our peace includes little to no cellular service and don't offer internet or satellite tv. Feels like we're in the country but we live on a paved county road and only 4 miles from the city of Priest River. Bring your boat for a trip on the Pend Oreille River to Lake Pend Oreille. Launching is a short distance away at the Mud Hole, Priest River City Beach or Riley Creek Campground. Try your hand at fishing for bass, kokanee, perch, northern pike, and trout in the river or on the lake. Wake up in a peaceful woodsy setting where elk, deer, the occasional moose and turkeys roam the property and are often seen in the meadow. Load up your ATV, side by side or motorcycle and head for Priest Lake right from here. It’s a 21 mile (40 minute ride) to Coolin, ID. Enjoy the back county and take some of the IDL roads along the way to explore scenic drainages and in July/August pick some luscious huckleberries (the state fruit of Idaho) for a pancake or milkshake treat. In the fall, a nice central location for hunting camp. Want to go skiing or enjoy the summer lift ride? Head up to Schweitzer Mountain, about an hour drive away (38 miles/65 mins). The city of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille (Idaho's largest lake) are a half hour away (26 miles/33 mins) and Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, ID less than an hour away (36 miles/52 min).
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Small Yurt in the Woods

97%
(69)
47mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 1 site · Lodging
We have created this place and lived here for over 20 years. Our two boys who are 17 and 20 love to play and create their own piece of heaven. We desire to share it with others and allow them to see the magic of yurt living. We also live in a 30-ft yurt on the property that is our special place. Learn more about this land: This 14-foot yurt is a short walk of about 50 yards from the guest parking. You will pass our 30-ft family yurt going to your own private space. The property has a great remote feeling and has space to move around. There is a queen custom bed and room for a child or two on the floor if desired. There is a small gravity feed water system for the yurt and your own private outhouse. Plenty of wood for you to stay warm by the fire inside and an outdoor shower shared by our family. The kitchen comes with pots and pans, plates, etc. and a few extras. You will hear the sounds of nature and North Idaho at times out in your yurt as trains pass through the valley to Canada. We are 1.5 miles away from the tracks. If you are into being independent and open to new experiences then we would love to share our space with you. Please pull in the drive and pull up past the big garage and park to the left by the Yurt Parking Sign. Then walk towards the trail sign and follow the path. Recommended for you to bring a headlamp and outdoor slippers to walk to the outhouse or shower during your stay. We have towels at the yurt for your use. We can provide a Therm-a-rest bed for your child if needed. Please bring your own wood for outside fires at the fire pit. Currently there is fire restriction in effect.
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Shaunna D.'s Heaven on Earth - Romance, Adventure and Relaxation Await!

92%
(12)
48mi from Pend Oreille County Park · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
Meet your hosts at Cedar River, Shaunna and Jeremiah. Along with their children and extended family, this couple has realized a dream a lifetime in the making. Cedar River is the 'labor of love' child of veteran wedding photographer (Jeremiah Andrews) and sustainability entrepreneur (Shaunna Dahlberg). The home and property on Priest River was purchased as a family gathering place and dream retirement home. Shaunna and Jeremiah eagerly undertook the formidable task of updating and renovating their dream retreat from top to bottom. The home has been transformed into a warm and inviting place for family and friends to share amazing meals, good drink, and bountiful laughter. Beyond the main house, Jeremiah and Shaunna envision sharing the beauty of Priest River with the ones they cherish most. Cedar River was built (quite literally, stone by stone) as their own custom, forested riverside wedding setting. The two are ecstatic with the simple elegance and quirky bohemian vibe of the property as they share in the magical moments coming to life. Jeremiah and Shaunna look forward to the adventure that comes with growing as a family, a couple, and hosts to the Inland Northwest's newest premier waterfront wedding, event and camping venue.
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The best camping in Pend Oreille County Park, WA guide

Overview

About

Discover the joy of solitude while camping near Pend Oreille State Park, a tranquil oasis nestled in the Eastern Highlands. This verdant park is a stone's throw away from premium camping spots, where you can immerse yourself in the area's unparalleled natural beauty. Engage in invigorating outdoor pursuits like bird-watching, hiking, and fishing in pristine alpine waters. Make the most of a Pend Oreille camping experience by exploring the endless hiking trails, and the stunning landscapes around every turn. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, a Lake Pend Oriella camping expedition promises a unique encounter with Mother Nature's finest offerings.

Notable campgrounds

  • Deer Lake Resort offers a picturesque lakeside camping experience, complete with modern amenities.
  • Westbay RV Park on Deer Lake boasts waterfront access and serene spots for RV and tent camping.
  • Newport / Little Diamond Lake KOA Holiday provides family-friendly camping with a variety of recreational facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book your campsite well in advance to secure your spot during peak season.
  • Consider visiting during the weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings.
  • Explore nearby camping options if your preferred campground is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Pend Oreille State Park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is fully accessible. Spring and fall offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, ideal for those seeking solitude. Winter can be challenging with snow, limiting access to certain areas, so it's less recommended for visits.

Know before you go

  • A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the park for day use.
  • Always keep pets on a leash to protect wildlife and ensure the safety of all park visitors.
  • Check the weather forecast before your visit to prepare for any conditions.
  • Be aware of park hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, to plan your activities accordingly.
  • Respect the park's natural habitat by following Leave No Trace principles.

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