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Beauty Creek Campground

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Beauty Creek Campground, near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a cozy spot that offers a peaceful escape with a touch of wilderness charm. It’s a small campground with sites that sit along a creek bed, providing a serene backdrop for your camping experience.

Visitors often highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and accessible drinking water. Many campers appreciate the friendly camp host who’s always around to lend a hand, and the quiet atmosphere makes it a great place to unwind after a day of exploring. One camper noted, “The cleanest bathroom ever,” which speaks volumes about the upkeep here.

If you're looking to stretch your legs, there are short walk-in tent sites available, and the campground is just a few miles from the lake, perfect for a quick dip or a leisurely stroll. While some sites might feel a bit close together, the overall vibe is relaxed, making it a solid choice for a simple getaway. Whether you’re stopping for the night or planning a longer stay, Beauty Creek Campground has a lot to offer for those seeking a straightforward camping experience.

Description

National Forest

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Overview

Beauty Creek Campground is located a half mile from Lake Coeur d'Alene along the peaceful Beauty Creek. Visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and convenient access to miles of trails.

Recreation

The trailhead for the Caribou Ridge National Recreation Trail starts at the campground. The 5-mile trail features a moderate climb with two outstanding overlooks of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Biking and hiking trails in the area include the 1.8-mile Beauty Creek Overlook and the 4.9-mile Mt. Coeur d'Alene Viewpoint. Anglers enjoy an abundance of northern pike, chinook salmon and bass in the nearby stream.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a narrow valley along Beauty Creek in northern Idaho. At an elevation of 2,100 feet, it is a sparsely wooded valley surrounded by heavily wooded hillsides. Beauty Creek sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, between the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Bitterroot Mountains to the east.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Coeur d'Alene offers excellent boating, fishing and canoeing. Towns around the lake offer opportunities for para-sailing, ferry rides, paddle boating and sea plane rides.

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Location

Beauty Creek Campground is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, go east on I-90 to exit 22, then turn south on ID-97. Drive 2.5 miles to Forest Road 438 and turn left. Go one mile and look for signs.

Address

7500 Beauty Creek Rd
Coeur d'alene, ID 83814

Coordinates

47.6063889 N
116.6686111 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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16 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

Lovely small campground Lovely small campground

Arrived at 4:30, in our 24ft camper. All RV sites were full. When driving out the camp host, John, greeted us with a smile, and confirmed RV sites were full, but one Tent site was available, and we could stay in the parking spot. Fire pit Table Garbage Water Cleanest bathroom ever Quiet

SiteTent site #3
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Gregory , June 26, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2022

Handy spot off I-90

We stayed one night in our tent, while traveling west. There are a number of short walk-in tent sites. Water and outhouse were nearby. Occasionally, we could hear traffic on the road.

Site6
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2022

Nice quaint campground

Small campground with nice campsites along the creek and bathrooms/water available. Not too far outside of Coeur d’ Alene but feels secluded! My only complaint was that it wasn’t very private. No trees or anything to separate the campsites.

Site6
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by kayla , July 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by kayla , July 6, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2022

Cute Small Campsite

We stayed over on our way from Eastern Wa to MT and this was the perfect place for the night. Not a ton of campsites and we were lucky one was available. Seems close to the lake. Great place for a quick stopover.

Site13
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2021

Beautiful Location

My boyfriend and I stayed here with our three dogs. It’s a beautiful campground that is well maintained. It is just far enough from the city that it still feels like an outdoor adventure. Fair warning - the ground where we were was incredibly hard and we couldn’t stake in our tent. That was our only main issue. Everything else was wonderful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a simple yet gorgeous camping experience.

SiteSite 10
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2021

Great location!

Small clean campground close to the city but makes you feel like you are in the woods. Beautiful site and we will definitely be back!

Site19
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2021

Basic but you can’t see your neighbors

This is a great campground although there is no actual creek, just a creek bed. The spaces are far apart so you can’t see your neighbors. It’s extremely quiet with fire rings. Low hanging trees for RVs so go slow!

Site14
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Pleasant stay close to CDA

Nice small campground, quiet at night, good spacing and foliage between sites. Camp host was very nice. Some sites first come, others reservable. Would stay again.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Todd J., June 20, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2020

Basic Camping, simple and clean

We spent one night here. It's a small, basic place to camp but beautiful and clean.

If you are looking for a place to sleep or a base for exploring Coeur d'Alane this is the spot.

Not a lot a privacy between sites, but they are well spread out to allow for personal space.

The Camp Host was very friendly and made rounds 3 times during our stay. They also sell firewood for $7.00 a bundle.

The toilets were very clean. Trash cans were available throughout.

Some spots are RV/trailer friendly. We even notice a few double spots.

We arrived around 4 pm and and were able to get a site.

Site 10 is nice and flat. Plenty of room for the kids to run. We also saw lots of chipmunks and rabbits.

The creek bed was totally dry when we were here.

Each site has a table and fire ring. Some have a shelter as well over the table.

  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Elizabeth  N., June 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Elizabeth  N., June 17, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

Close to Lake Coeur d'alene

Great little spot with close access to lake beaches and hiking trails. I stayed for 2 nights with my dog and it was very enjoyable. Creek doesn't seem to run most of the year but that was alright with me. There are a number of sites around a field and a few more further up in the campground and more secluded. I would stay here again!

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Annika W., August 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Annika W., August 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Annika W., August 26, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2019

5 stars for beauty

However , yellow jackets are swarming you. Nobody was stung when we were there and I find that amazing. Other than the yellow jackets the place is beautiful

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2019

Pretty and quiet

Nice quiet camp ground! The creek was dry when I visited unfortunately but the sites were nice and it wasn't overly crowded.

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

Nice campground with a very kind and friendly camp host!

We stayed in a big open central meadow that had a few sites in it, but the campground also had some sites that were more tucked back in the vegetation. There are pit toilets (very clean and smelled surprisingly good!) and a water pump nearby. The camp host was very friendly and accommodating. There was a bit of a wasp problem there (we were there in August), so not the best place to go if you’re afraid of or allergic to bees and wasps.

Site8
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2016

Great location and nicely secluded

Stopped here on a road trip through the area. Camp is amazingly set up to get access to a lot of amazing views and hikes. Excellent camp spaces, lots of great tree coverage. Vault toilets...

  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Elliott B., August 25, 2016
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Elliott B., August 25, 2016
  • Review photo of Beauty Creek Campground by Elliott B., August 25, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Beauty Creek Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Beauty Creek Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Beauty Creek Campground?

    Beauty Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 44 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Beauty Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Beauty Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Beauty Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Beauty Creek Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Beauty Creek Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Beauty Creek Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Beauty Creek Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Beauty Creek Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Beauty Creek Campground?

    There are 20 campsites at Beauty Creek Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts