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Located near the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Farragut State Park houses upscale glamping options at Gilmore Campground, where guests find comfortable accommodations with modern amenities amid Idaho's northern wilderness. The glamping facilities provide full hookups including water, electricity, and sewer connections, creating a perfect base for exploring the park's extensive trail network and lake activities. "Gorgeous area, well run and maintained. Large lake, lots of trails, could easily make an extended stay here," noted one visitor about this glamping destination. Silverwood RV Park, just minutes from Idaho's largest theme park, offers premium glamping accommodations with convenient access to both Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park through an underground pedestrian tunnel. The sites feature spacious layouts, clean facilities, and comprehensive amenities including hot showers, flush toilets, and picnic areas for an elevated outdoor experience.
Farragut State Park's glamping sites serve as gateways to abundant outdoor recreation with private lake access for swimming, boating, and paddleboarding at beautiful Beaver Bay. The park encompasses professional disc golf courses, extensive hiking and mountain biking trails, and historical exhibits highlighting the area's naval training station heritage. One camper highlighted, "The campground has a big green for frisbee, horseshoes, etc. Farragut State Park has abundant hiking, water activities and interesting interpretive exhibits." For those seeking entertainment beyond nature, the glamping accommodations sit within a 10-minute drive of Silverwood Theme Park, while the lakeside village of Bayview with its well-stocked mercantile and dining options is just five minutes away. Most glamping sites require reservations months in advance, particularly during peak summer season when visitors flock to enjoy the cooling lake waters and diverse recreational opportunities.
"Even tho you could spend days exploring and playing in Farragut State Park, there are quite a few things to do outside of the park also."
"Gilmore Campground Farragut State Park, Idaho Lake Pend Oreille Who Knew?!!
I crossed the Montana / Idaho state line this morning and was pleasantly surprised at the AMAZING scenery ."
from $31 - $33 / night
Check Availability"5 minute walk to theme parks under the highway. Site 74 backed up to a fence. Had no neighbors. But was furthest from the parks."
"It's next to Silverwood theme park, so you can camp the night before, hit the theme park early, and then crash after a fun filled day. The spaces are close and very open."
"Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. All of the bathrooms and showers are cleaned daily."
"Beautiful & clean campground with friendly staff. Quiet area and not over crowded. Pet friendly. Lots of trail hiking and a pretty lake for kayaking, swimming, etc."
from $12 - $29 / night
Check Availability"This park is very well-maintained by the on-site hosts. Very nice, and green grass areas between all of the sites."
from $45 - $60 / night
Check Availability"For this being our first long distance trip from Boise, I’m extremely glad we stayed here."
"We spent 3 weeks at Liberty Lake Regional Park while visiting our son and grandkids in Spokane. The road in is a little narrow, but once in, it’s a great little campground."
"Tucked back behind a neighborhood of fairly luxurious homes and sitting near the lake, these sites offer a nice spot to catch a breath while traveling."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"We stayed here for 2 months, nice quite place close to Bayview ID, and next to the Post Office. The down side NO WIFI!"
"Staff was very kind and friendly. I came after the office was closed and a map was left for which tent site was mine. Very clean campgrounds, had a cute little dog park in it too."
"Standard RV park with full hookups, bathrooms, showers, basic store, and dog park. Decent amount of highway noise"
"The location is right next to the biking trail and river boardwalk a short distance to the city park. The management was helpful and friendly. Not much ambience, but a great location."
"Numerous well spaced sites with water & electric. Near Lake Pend Oreille. Grab the kayak or boat & enjoy!"
"The campground is just far enough away to feel secluded but not too far that it's hard to get to. The views of Mirror Lake are just phenomenal. Clean campground with all the amenities. "
"Close to the road but very little traffic at night. Excellent tables and forests plus a nice pit toilet set up. The Host was super polite!!"
from $49 - $69 / night
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ScoutClean campground our site worked great for our Sprinter van. Site is crowded for larger pull through but it appeared to work for the campers. Site had outdoor kitchens and several showers. Would stay again if in area. If you purchase wood they deliver to your site
TravelerWe were not able to stay at Gilmore because it was closed for the season so we stayed across the street at the Peterson campground. The sites were nice but basic. Sites had running water, fire pit, and picnic table. The sites were also very close together. The showers were closed for the season and the bathrooms were not well maintained. They had no toilet paper, lots of bugs, and the lights were out. We got there late and had to pay in the morning. Had we known the cost, we would not have stayed. With the site fee and a required day pass recreation free to the park, it cost $74 for one night. That is insanely overpriced. If amenities are going to be closed and not well maintained during the slow season, they need to lower the price. Would not stay again.
GuideCute little RV park off the highway. Very quite with a small lake. Families can enjoy fishing, swimming, yard games, fire pit, and very dog friendly with a fenced dog park. We are tent campers and had a nice spot on lake. only a few tent sites. Super clean bathrooms with hot shower.
LegendWe spent 3 weeks at Liberty Lake Regional Park while visiting our son and grandkids in Spokane. The road in is a little narrow, but once in, it’s a great little campground. Most of the sites are fairly level. We stayed at 2 different sites over 3 weeks, and both were level. They are close together! They provide a fire pit if you want one. Picnic table, water and electric. The dump station is quite a drive, back out, up the hill. There is a clean shower/bathroom building and a beach within walking distance of the campground. While we were there the campground hosts did a fantastic job of keeping everything clean and tidy. Several hiking trails, including an equestrian trail, waterfall, fishing and lots of wildlife. There were deer in the campground every day, we saw moose, owls, pilated woodpecker, and hawks. We were there over July 4th weekend and they had a fireworks display on the beach.
RangerLots of amenities including pool, bathrooms, hot showers, fire pits with free wood and free access to canoes. The sites are small and close together but being at different levels you get some privacy. Giant pines also provided shades that was quite welcome.
One of the reason we spent some time there was to ride on "Trail of Coeur D'Alene". The trail was not close enough to ride from the campground but could be reach by car in about 20 minutes.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes/maps/
GuideTucked back behind a neighborhood of fairly luxurious homes and sitting near the lake, these sites offer a nice spot to catch a breath while traveling. We stayed at tent site 10 and it has been perfect. $27/night for tent and $38/night for RVs. Pet friendly, great host, facilities, and plenty of space.
RangerThe Gilmore Loop Campground is one of a handful of campgrounds in Farragut State Park. It is a large campground boasting 91 rv/tent sites. There are several ADA sites as well as the most amenities I have ever seen in a campground. Even tho you could spend days exploring and playing in Farragut State Park, there are quite a few things to do outside of the park also.
Some amenities for this campground include:
RV/Tent Camping - (Some are ADA)
Onsite Tables/Fire Pits/Water/Electricity on all and Sewer on some
Nice and Clean Flush Restrooms and Showers
Firewood for sale onsite by the hosts and a well stocked General Store/Visitor Center in park
Payphones and extra Parking
Dump stations for RVs
Extensive Day Use Facilities - (Including 3 professional disc golf courses and a large Lake for a $5 fee)
Boat launch/Swimming/Fishing
Museum and Historical Sites
Loads of Hiking/Biking/Horse Trails
Some amenities close to this campground include:
Bayview - (A small lake town about 5 min to the East)
Silverwood Theme Park - (About a 10 min drive to the West)
Coeur'd Alene and Sandpoint - (Both 33 min drives to the South and North respectively)
The negatives for Gilmore are all subjective. I personally prefer a much more secluded campground, I can see this place being packed during the on-season. The sites are closer than I like, tho I have seen much closer sites elsewhere. The tent pads are gravel filled squares, I Like the feel of the ground under me while camping and these will necessitate a mat/airbed. Overall I love this place as a day use, and see myself camping here soon.
ScoutWe used to camp here in the 80s and it was always peaceful and beautiful. And we liked it because its got free showers and the bathrooms are very clean for camping. However,! There used to only about 34ish spots and now there are 51 spots. Its very crowded and people feel like they are right on top of each other. Your fire pit area is right next to your neighbors picnic table and/or their fire pit. They also clear cut all the bushes between spots and threw wood chips down so there is no privacy at all. I know they are worried about fires but good grief. Hence the reason it feels like you are right on top of your neighbors. The day use area is still pretty much the same as it's always been and the lake is just as beautiful but not the camping part. Thanks a lot Idaho fish and game! :( UGH!!!
TravelerFor a regional park, my expectations were very much exceeded. My group was 2 people/3 dogs with a Class A Winnebago & an Outback. We spent several weeks between May-July. The camp hosts were amazingly nice and kept everything peaceful and clean. Staff are also readily available throughout the park. Not huge, but more spacious than many other sites, we had plenty of space to set a good area outside the rig without feeling like we were intruding on anyone else nearby. There's a nice bathroom/free shower and camp sink. Heading north from the campground, you can explore the canyon and hike up to a cedar grove. South of the campground is the day use area (sprawling and lovely lawn) with more bathrooms and a playground and tons of picnic tables with BBQ. The swim area is daily small, but enough. The dock at the swim area was great in the early part of the season - even caught a nice bass. As more people came in the summer, we used the dock to launch a raft to get around the lake for fishing.
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Athol, Idaho offers varied camping options situated at an elevation of approximately 2,400 feet in northern Idaho's panhandle region. The area features a mix of coniferous forests and proximity to Lake Pend Oreille, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Winter camping options remain available at select locations with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing.
Hiking trails near Farragut: The park offers extensive trail systems beyond the main paths. "Farragut State Park has abundant hiking, water activities and interesting interpretive exhibits. And Lake Pend Oreille is simply breathtaking," notes a reviewer from Gilmore Campground. For more secluded hiking, trail 70 along Idlewilde Bay provides moderate difficulty with lake access points.
Fishing opportunities: Mirror Lake provides excellent fishing spots with dock access. "The dock is fantastic and the fishing is top notch," reports a camper who stayed at Mirror Lake: Bigfoot Campout. The relatively small lake size makes it ideal for beginners or families seeking calmer waters than Lake Pend Oreille.
Off-season recreation: While summer draws crowds, spring and fall camping offers quieter experiences. Round Lake State Park remains accessible year-round with winter activities. However, one visitor warned about winter hookup reliability: "There was only one hookup spot plowed, and its connectivity was not stable. We decided not to stay as our Tesla kept reporting electrical risk every 10 minutes."
Lake access points: Several campgrounds offer private lake entry spots away from crowded public beaches. At Round Lake State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned, "The swimming area is nice with kind of sandy beach, but there is a bit of seaweed in the swimming area. There are also two docks perfect for fishing."
Educational activities: Visitor centers provide learning opportunities for campers. "The camp visitor center has a cool place for kids to learn about the wildlife in the area with foot prints in sand, bird calls, samples of the different types of trees and more," reports a camper who appreciated the family-friendly amenities at Round Lake.
Dispersed recreation areas: Many campgrounds feature common spaces for group activities. "The campground has a big green for frisbee, horseshoes, etc.," wrote a visitor about Gilmore Campground, noting these spaces encourage social interaction between camping parties without requiring structured programs.
Booking timeline requirements: Secure reservations months ahead, particularly for summer stays. "Need to book months ahead or get there early to get a spot," advises a reviewer from Gilmore Campground about summer camping. Winter and shoulder seasons offer more flexibility for spontaneous trips.
Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience highway noise. One reviewer at Wolf Lodge Campground noted, "Across this majestic stream, traffic flowed freely down I-90 all night long. Something of a Freightliner Lullaby..." Consider interior sites when available or bringing white noise machines for light sleepers.
Wi-Fi and cellular limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. A Gilmore camper reported, "We had limited Verizon connectivity — 2 bars at most." Some sites require traveling to nearby towns for reliable internet access, making digital detox unintentional but common.
Swimming safety preparations: Lake swimming areas vary in quality and supervision. "If you are going to swim at one of the bays while there get there early. In the peak of summer, the parking lot will fill up by 10 or 11 am," warns a visitor from Camp Coeur D Alene. Bring water shoes for rocky or weedy swimming areas.
Yurt camping options for Athol, Idaho visitors: For families seeking alternatives to traditional camping, several parks offer yurt accommodations. "We stayed in a tent only spot - spot 17 I think. The spot was somewhat small. I'd say the largest tent it would accommodate is an 8 person cabin tent," explained one camper, highlighting why yurt camping near Athol provides more space and comfort for families.
Multi-day entertainment planning: Combine camping with nearby attractions. One family noted about Liberty Lake Regional Park: "There is a clean shower/bathroom building and a beach within walking distance of the campground," making it possible to create varied daily activities without driving.
Hookup availability limitations: Not all sites offer full connections. A visitor to Ravenwood RV Resort noted, "The only downside, and our oversight was not all of the units have sewer hook up. The owner had mentioned there are only 23 full hook ups a lot of time in the park, so plan your stay way ahead."
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks at certain campgrounds. "Nice cozy camp site. Can be a bit crowded but is nice here. Cell service is solid att and Verizon. Nice hiking and cycling trails. Lake looks pretty but didn't go in. Was very hot here in July with no wind. Shower is ok not great," mentions a camper at Liberty Lake Regional Park.
Winter camping electrical concerns: For year-round RV campers, electrical stability becomes critical in winter. At Round Lake, a winter visitor warned, "We decided not to stay as our Tesla kept reporting electrical risk every 10 minutes. Not worth the risk to car camp when it's 18 degrees." Always have backup heating options when winter camping with RVs.
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