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Sites are very close together. A lot of full time campers. Not bad for an overnight stay on a trip. Water, electric and dump station for $50 plus tax.
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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.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Athol (25)
1. Gilmore Campground — Farragut State Park
"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 Availability2. Silverwood RV Park
"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."
3. Ravenwood RV Resort
"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 Availability4. Round Lake State Park Campground
"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 Availability5. Alpine Country Store & RV Park
"For this being our first long distance trip from Boise, I’m extremely glad we stayed here."
6. Liberty Lake Regional Park
"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 Availability7. Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
"Two beautiful trails are accessible from the campground and lots more are within a 10 minute drive with plenty of parking at trailheads."
"Arrived Friday night after work and left on Sunday."
from $23 / night
Check Availability8. Lakeland RV Park
"We stayed here for 2 months, nice quite place close to Bayview ID, and next to the Post Office. The down side NO WIFI!"
9. Wolf Lodge Campground
"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"
10. River Walk RV Park
"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!"
Drive Time
- 18 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 48 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 14 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 45 min from Missoula, MT
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Glamping Reviews near Athol, ID
238 Reviews of 25 Athol Campgrounds
- LLynn S.Scout
Crystal Gold Mine
Crystal Gold Mine
Nice little campground next to I90 with bike trails right across the street. Lots of highway noise and our site was a pull thru but not a lot of space. You can take a tour of the actual gold mine and see some relics
Jessica D.ScoutBowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
Summer
I loved bowl and pitcher but you need a discovery pass to stay and it's not free,
- BBradley O.
GuideLiberty Lake Regional Park
Very nice small campground
I am in a cab over camper at a tent site and do not need power or water. Easy to level a nice grassy sites. Sites are a bit close together for tents and RVs. Very quiet and I would stay again. Only one night passing through.
- BBrian B.Guide
Liberty Lake Regional Park
Very clean lots of shade
Me and the pup had a lot of fun there only stayed two nights
- BBrian B.Guide
Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
Great place relaxing
We really enjoyed this Camp Grounds with full hook ups. The campsites are very well kept and maintained have shower houses Trash plenty of places to walk and you’re right on the river. I had good cell service and Stoffer very helpful
John S.ScoutBald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
A gem up high on Mt. Spokane
If you'd like a lovely campground standing 3000 ft above the northeast Columbia basin, this would be hard to beat. It's simply beautiful. A couple hundred feet you can peer twenty miles to the east (probably more). The campground is small (8 sites) and compact (you'll have neighbors near), but that's a good design choice --- the little plateau at Bald Knob simply isn't big enough for more.
If you're up for a stroll, then climb (or drive!) to the top of Mt. Spokane. On a clear day you can see three states (WA/ID/MT) and two countries (USA/Canada). If you get to the campground and then *don't* take a side trip to the top of Mt. Spokane, you will need to have your head examined. [N.B. If you're driving a motorhome, do *not* drive to the summit past the campground: the narrow one-lane (paved) road is just not going to let you go up while other cars are coming down.]
If you go there at the right time of year, you can stroll a couple hundred feet and harvest huckleberries. Actual huckleberries. I had waffles with fresh huckleberries, so eat your heart out.
This is one of the pricier campgrounds ($39/night in 2026), but there's potable water and restrooms with flush toilets and even hot water(!). And of course, there are bear-proof food lockers and garbage bins for each site.
- John S.Scout
Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
slightly pricey, TOTALLY WORTH IT! attention senior citizens!
If you'd like an alpine campground with easy access, unbelievable views, and excellent facilities, this is it.
in the TLDR department,
(*) paved road to within the last few hundred feet of your campsite.
(*) potable water
(*) restrooms with flush toilets and hot water (!)
(*) 8 campsites --- kind of cramped, but nice.
(*) 20 minutes drive to summit of Mt. Spokane with "unbelievably spectacular view"
(*) if you're there in mid- late- July, huckleberries are right there. I had them on waffles this morning.
Depending upon where you start, this campsite is about 45 minutes from Spokane WA. You'll have to have some patience with the last 15 miles or so of the (paved) road, as it is pretty curvaceous.
This campsite is at about 5100 ft on a shoulder of Mt. Spokane, whose summit is 5800 ft. Let's just say, if you go to the trouble to get to this campground, and *don't* take a side trip to the summit, there's not much I can do for you. If you're not familiar with the geography in this region, Mt. Spokane stands about 3800 ft above the valley floors in the Spokane Valley and adjacent valley floors. In other words, you'll have a stunning views on clear days. From the summit of Mt. Spokane, you can see two nations and three states.
The campground itself is small: 8 sites --- so prefer to reserve online.
At each site:
(*) a bear-proof garbage bin
(*) a bear-proof food bin
(*) a potable water source (shared)
(*) a surprisingly nice, clean restroom with (omg) flush toilets and (omg) hot water.
(*) they don't have showers, but gurl: you know what you can achieve with a sink and hot water and some wash cloths.
(*) it's a small thing, but there is some cell-phone coverage there. This means that if you're a smart phone and computer nerd, you can watch Netflix at night.
The thing is, as stupendous as this site is, it's a "one night" site.
However, I will be back next summer, because Bald Knob is just so amazing.
Joel R.
LegendLiberty Lake Regional Park
Quiet campaigning in tall trees
This is a small, regional campground in Liberty Lake, between Spokane WA and Coeur D’Alene ID. It’s quiet and there are lots of trees, hiking trails, equestrian trails, a lake, waterfall, and wildlife. The campground is small, just 17 regular water & 30 amp; electric sites, and 3 premium sites with full hookups on top of the hill. There are also a few cabins. The bathroom/shower is dated, but it’s clean. Getting to the park and campground is a little complicated because you have to go through a residential area, then down a narrow road to the park, and an even narrower one way road down a steep grade to the campground. But it’s worth the effort for the quiet and accessible hiking. We saw deer, moose, pileated woodpeckers in the campground.
Guide to Athol
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.
What to do
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."
What campers like
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.
What you should know
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.
Tips for camping with families
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.
Tips from RVers
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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