Kaniksu National Forest holds Meadow Creek Campground within its boundaries near Moyie Springs, Idaho, where the US Forest Service manages an established drive-in site open from late May through mid-September. The campground is organized into two distinct loops: one positioned for a more wooded, enclosed feel and one with sites directly on the river. Campers who want water access should aim for the second loop, though the river runs audibly enough that it registers as background noise throughout the night. Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
Cleanliness stands out in reviews more than any other feature, with multiple visitors noting the vault toilets specifically. Paul G. sums up the layout simply: "You can choose ambiance in the first loop or river front in the second loop." One practical note worth knowing: this is a pack-in, pack-out campground with no garbage collection on site. Cell coverage exists but is limited, with T-Mobile registering one to two bars and AT&T requiring a booster to reach usable strength.
Campers planning to hike can access Buck Mountain Trail #176 nearby, which climbs toward views of the Cabinet and Selkirk ranges. Dogs are permitted but a leash policy is in place and reportedly inconsistent in enforcement. The campground costs $15 per night, with a senior discount bringing that to $7.50. One significant caveat: train tracks run adjacent to the site, and trains have been reported sounding horns late at night. Campers wanting a quieter or more dispersed setting can explore places to camp near Kaniksu National Forest, or consider Moyie River Road Dispersed -- Kaniksu NF to the south as an alternative.
Description
Meadow Creek Campground features 22 camp units, potable water, vault toilets, and access to the scenic Moyie River.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMeadow Creek Campground is located in Idaho near Moyie Springs
Public CampgroundDirections
From Bonners Ferry, ID, take US 195/2 north 2.4 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear right on US Rt. 2 and go 2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 10.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground.
Coordinates
48.81820879 N
116.15152628 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 26 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 43 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 52 min from Lewiston, ID
