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Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

Green Bay Campground, near Sagle, Idaho, is a stunning spot that offers a unique camping experience right by the water. With campsites that provide incredible views and direct access to the lake, it’s a favorite for those looking to soak in nature's beauty.

This campground is all about simplicity and serenity. Visitors rave about the picturesque surroundings, with many noting the “magical” views and crystal-clear water. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings. Just keep in mind that there are no amenities like drinking water or trash disposal, so plan accordingly.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the area is great for swimming and even cliff jumping. The road to the campground can be a bit rough, but it’s manageable for most vehicles. Campers have shared that arriving early in the week can help you snag a quieter spot, as it tends to fill up quickly on weekends.

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with stunning scenery, Green Bay Campground is definitely worth considering. Just be prepared to embrace the outdoors and leave the comforts of home behind!

Description

National Forest

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

CLOSED FOR 2024

Green Bay Campground features 11 designated sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and a swimming beach.

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Location

Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Garfield Bay, take the first road to the left past the Forest Service picnic area. Follow this road for about 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 532. Take Road 532 about 1 mile to Green Bay Road 2672. Road 2672 is not suitable for motorhomes or trailers. Follow Road 2672 to the parking area for the campground. The campground is also accessible by boat on Pend Oreille Lake.

Coordinates

48.17813909 N
116.40554882 W

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Access

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

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Best campspot ive ever been to

Incredible views and camp spots are right on the water. Theres a few campsites in a group area that you can park and camp at, then a little further down the road theres more camp spots that you have to park and walk 50 feet down to. There are bathrooms and tables. 

The road going down is pretty rough especially in the rain but doable without 4wd. Someone made it down in a Nissan Altima. 

Highly recommend it

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Michael D., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Michael D., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Michael D., August 9, 2022
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Reviewed May. 29, 2022

Gorgeous views

A beautiful removed campsite overlooking the water.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Mary K., May 29, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

This place is perfection

Biggest complaint- road to get there. You do have to walk to your site but it’s not far. Views are magical. Water is crystal clear, you feel secluded and safe!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Emily S., September 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Emily S., September 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Emily S., September 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2021

Leo fest

Locals used to have a get together and it was usually in July we called it the Leo fest because a bunch of birthdays in July so we’d combined them

Siteit was free camping it still has its free camping spots as well
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2021

Very scenic views

It’s views are out of jurassic park .. people are friendly and lots of room for swimmers and boaters

SiteI’m a local so we frequent the anaminitys , and utalize the day use
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2021

Favorite place I’ve camped yet

Beautiful. On the lake. Secluded in the forest. How is this place free?

For the locals… it’s like tubs hill and CDA lake but no people. Amazing.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Josiah C., June 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Josiah C., June 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Josiah C., June 10, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2020

Perfect Solitude (until it’s not)

We stumbled upon this GEM after having a hard time finding campgrounds that weren’t full. A friend had suggested checking out the cliff jumping at Greenbay, and lo and behold, we found the campsite of our dreams. 

There are two parking areas, and you have to hike down a short hike (moderately steep hill) to get to the campsites. Campsites are marked and have picnic tables and fire pits. They are all right on the water and offer the most incredibly serene views of Pend Orielle. 

There is a single vault toilet, they ask that you bring a bucket and shovel for solid waste. Bring your own way to dispose of trash, and have a way to lock it up, or animals WILL get into it. I have Verizon and there was no phone service once you get a short ways down slagle rd. Much of the road to the campground is unpacked and bumpy. Would not recommend for a low profile car. 

When we arrived on the first Wednesday after Labor Day there were several other cars in the lot, but everyone was spread out. People were friendly in passing but kept to themselves, and it felt like we had the entire lake to ourselves that first night. Despite haze from the wildfires, we still had the most spectacular views we could have imagined. Sunrise over the lake was incredible. We spent the morning soaking up the sun and wading around in the icy, clear water. You can walk all the way out to where you cannot touch and still see the rocks on the bottom. Our only complaint was that there were a lot of yellow jackets- A LOT. But they weren’t too aggressive. Despite being frequently swarmed by them, neither of us got stung while we were there. 

We were hoping to stay two nights, and we expected that since the site was a little more primitive, people that came would be respectful of the quiet and space. We were wrong. Midday Thursday, several car loads of families started filtering in. Someone pitched a tent 3 feet from ours (not in a designated site). They parked right on top of us, despite having ample other parking room, making it difficult to get in and out of our vehicle. There must’ve been 15 kids, they rolled all the logs off the beach into the water and literally took over the whole place. They were yelling for hours while we cooked lunch and broke down camp to escape. Good for them enjoying the outdoors, but it felt like they should’ve gone to a KOA. It definitely wrecked the nature experience for us, and we saw several other campers leave, also citing complaints about the noise and disrespect of personal space. In the future, I’d choose a site on one of the far ends versus the middle. We were virtually trampled once it filled up.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Melissa G., September 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Melissa G., September 13, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2020

Sweet spot!

Camping here was a real treat, even through a thunderstorm! Lightning cutting across the lake was a real spook. We brought our kayaks into the water in the sunny part of the day, other camping spots available by boat if you can get there! Fire pits, roomy spot, and apparently cliff jumping! (Our spot has prime access to it, it seemed :)).

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 29, 2019

Personal favorite

This is a beautiful campground with fire pits, lake access, and amazing hiking trails.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018

Calm and quite

Our stay at the Green Bay campground was perfect. We arrived on a Wednesday and had the place nearly to our selves. This was a perfect place to camp with a family or with friends. Make sure to arrive early in the week if you want a camp site. Spots filled quickly in the days following

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2018

Best skipping rocks you’ll ever find!

I love staying here with friends. Has a beautiful view of the lake and has tons of activities available for fun things to do on your camping trip.

If you want an easy camping spot for a fun little getaway, Green Bay Campground is your place!

  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Maddie L., July 28, 2018
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Reviewed May. 1, 2018

Boat Camping in a Heavenly Bay

Camping at Green Bay is rugged but beautiful. The amenities include a pit toilet and picnic tables :) So this is not the place for RV campers! The beach is granite rock and the view is AMAZING.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Francie M., May 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 by Francie M., May 1, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 does not have wifi.