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Farragut State Park's multiple pet-friendly campgrounds including Waldron, Snowberry, and Thimbleberry welcome campers with dogs throughout their facilities. Pets must remain on leashes in all camping areas, with dedicated walking paths throughout the forested grounds. Clean, well-maintained sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and gravel pads suitable for both tent and RV camping with animals. Some campers note that bathroom facilities can be a considerable distance from certain sites, so bringing transportation for nighttime restroom visits proves helpful when camping with pets. The park's extensive trail system provides excellent opportunities for dog walking, though all pets must remain leashed on trails. Silverwood RV Park also accepts pets for families visiting the adjacent theme park, though tent campers with dogs report less favorable experiences due to the gravel pads and lack of shade.
Nearby outdoor recreation areas offer extensive pet-friendly trails around Lake Pend Oreille where dogs can cool off during summer months. Ravenwood RV Resort provides spacious sites with grassy areas between each space, making it particularly comfortable for pets needing room to rest outside RVs. The campground features beautifully maintained grounds with adequate space between sites for pet privacy. Most dog-friendly campsites in the Athol area enforce standard pet policies including proper waste disposal, prevention of excessive barking, and keeping dogs leashed at all times. Limited off-leash areas exist, so owners should prepare for constant supervision during their stay. The nearby town of Bayview, approximately five minutes from Farragut State Park, offers additional services including restaurants when campers need a break from camp cooking.
"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 ."
"And Lake Pend Oreille is simply breathtaking. We had limited Verizon connectivity — 2 bars at most."
from $31 - $33 / night
Check Availability"There is easy access to both Silverwood and Coeur D'Alene Idaho outside the campground. Apparently there is a former U.S. Naval brig turned museum at the park as well."
"Farragut State Park in scenic Northern Idaho is a huge campground that is open year-round."
"There is also a pet area,and you can take your dogs for a swim. Free shorts and very clean bathrooms. Some highway noise but not too bad."
"Non-water activities include paths, including one around the campground that is approximately 1.4 miles, nice for walking, running, or biking. Partially paved and partially gravel."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Being from Kentucky I now rank myself as a lightweight after visiting Farragut State Park and realizing the weather people camp during in Idaho!"
"We had around 50 people and still didn’t even fill the camp to 1/4 of it’s capacity. There are bathrooms and vault toilets, no showers. Both are kept stocked and clean."
"Plenty of trails to walk. Three dump and water stations."
"Camp host was not around at all but camp ground is great!!!"
"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."
"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."
"Pet friendly. Lots of trail hiking and a pretty lake for kayaking, swimming, etc. My only complaint was not enough grassy areas and all campgrounds were just dirt."
"This spot is very close to the main hiking trail, that leads around the lake and to the beach area. Probably about 15 feet away, down a slight hill."
from $12 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Stayed 3 nights in Snowberry Campground within Farragut State Park, Athol, Idaho. Thoroughly enjoyed the spacious site and privacy provided by the various trees and undercover vegetation."
"Farragut State Park, Idaho Lake Pend Oreille I crossed the Montana / Idaho state line this morning and was pleasantly surprised at the AMAZING scenery ."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"All else was excellent: sites are large, well laid out, grassy areas, hookups are all new, location is convenient to everything as this is a pretty small town, areas to walk dogs in the fairgrounds."
"This facility is located very near the general Fairgrounds and next to the horse park. No horses are allowed at the campground but stables are very near by in the Fairgrounds."
from $49 - $55 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
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LegendVery clean with all the trim :) space between units, a dog park and playground, and nearby to restaurants while being just far enough on the edge of town to feel as such
LegendIt is hard to find many positives about this place. It has nothing to do with the people, but only about the "campground". It is a parking lot. No grass. Very tight. Lots of seasonal folks. There is a dog park. It Is right on the river. It is right on the bike trail. It is close to town. Beyond that. There is nothing that I deem attractive or desirable about this place. So for me personally, we passed. Please check out the photos and judge for yourself.
LegendStandard RV park with full hookups, bathrooms, showers, basic store, and dog park. Decent amount of highway noise
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.
ScoutQuiet, spacious, beautiful smell of pine trees. Wouldn’t want to drive in after dark though. Two large dog parks. Park is gravel and you may need to do a little leveling, but it isn’t bad at all. Had enough room to park my 44’ rig and my truck right next to it. Would definitely come here again.
ScoutGreat new campground right outside of Plummer. There's been some sort of entertainment each night we've been here, fire dancers Friday and Saturday, a 4th of july bbq, 2 bands and fireworks at midnight tonight. There's several different sections to stay in, a dog park, lodge and laundry area. I would definitely come again.
LegendThis is a newer RV park in Liberty Lake. They have only been open 2 years. Liberty Lake is between Spokane, WA and Coeur d’Alene ID. There are about 130 spaces or so, with concrete pads and paved streets. There is grass between sites, but they are much too close to be comfortable, and there is no shade! And, the rules!!! Lots more rules than most other camping areas.’ It also appears many of the residents are semi-permanent. They have free cable snd wifi, a dog park, playground, swimming pool, laundry, and dump station. The sites are 30/50 amp, most are pull through but the outer ring is back in. They also have propane. They are on the pricy side: an outside loop 50 ft. Site is $74/night. Good Sam gets you a 10% discount. It is easy access to I-90 both East and west.
GuideWe stayed the night in January and had a late check-in. Paid $69 and had access to full hookups. If you are not there before 5 pm they will not share the code for the bathrooms, etc so beware! Neighbors are told not to give out the code so we had quite a time trying to get in! The public building has bathrooms, laundry, pool, small store and a nice lounge. Lots are quite close together but it is neatly laid out with a few dog parks.
TravelerMade my reservation for an overnight stay over the phone on my way there. 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. Ample amount of restrooms and showers available, that were spotless and well stocked.
Farragut State Park spans 4,000 acres at an elevation of 2,054 feet in the forested highlands above Lake Pend Oreille. The park operates year-round with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak season (June-August), while winter months drop to 20-30°F with occasional snowfall. The park's trail system connects multiple camping areas through a mixed conifer forest dominated by Douglas fir, western larch, and ponderosa pine.
Disc golf courses: Farragut State Park features multiple disc golf courses that accommodate players of all skill levels. A visitor at Whitetail Campground noted, "Huge park! Lots of things to do. Great swimming area. Tent pad at campsite was raked and flat. Junior Ranger program available Fri, Sat, Sun nights. 5 min drive to Silverwood!"
Winter recreation: Winter visitors to Farragut can enjoy snow-based activities when conditions permit. One camper at Round Lake State Park mentioned trying the winter hookups: "Swung by here yesterday (late Dec) after calling to confirm hookups were still functional. There was only one hookup spot plowed, and it's connectivity was not stable."
Swimming beaches: Lake access points feature designated swimming areas with varying amenities. A camper at Round Lake State Park observed, "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 opportunities: Visitor centers throughout the area offer interpretive exhibits about local history and ecology. A camper at Gilmore Campground reported, "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."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-designed sites that balance privacy with accessibility. A visitor to Thimbleberry Group Camp commented, "If you have a large group, this is the place to be. This site is massive and can accommodate tents, RV's, trailers, etc. Even with a lot of people, you can still seclude yourself from others."
Clean facilities: Campground infrastructure is generally well-maintained throughout the area. One camper at Waldron Campground noted, "Very quiet campground with lovely trees. Bathrooms were clean with minimal bugs. Showers available."
Historical significance: The former naval training facility adds educational interest to the camping experience. A visitor explained, "I wanted to stay here as my father went through Naval basic training here in 1942. Since then the base has been turned into a college and then into a state park. A nice museum is located here with the history of the naval training base."
Seasonal advantages: Off-peak visitation offers unique benefits. A Gilmore Campground visitor shared, "The Gilmore campground was clean and well-managed and we found the camp hosts super friendly and helpful. The campground has vault toilets and a few flush toilets as well as private showers with hot water."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak season. A camper at Riley Creek Campground advised, "We did not have reservations so had to join a lottery to get one of the walk up sites. Despite arriving early in the morning, we did not know until mid afternoon if we got a site."
Camping restrictions: Some parks limit certain camping equipment or activities. A visitor to Thimbleberry Group Camp mentioned, "Hammocks are not permitted here. Animals are allowed but must be on a leash or chain."
Check-in procedures: Arrival protocols vary between campgrounds with some requiring central registration. One camper at Waldron noted, "They require you to check in at visitor center, and the parking lot is not large enough to accommodate all the RVs checking in at 2 pm."
Seasonal closure information: Not all facilities remain open year-round or maintain the same service levels. A visitor to Round Lake mentioned winter limitations: "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."
Junior Ranger programs: Family-friendly educational activities operate regularly in summer months. A camper at Whitetail noted, "Junior Ranger program available Fri, Sat, Sun nights. 5 min drive to Silverwood!"
Playground locations: Several campgrounds offer designated play areas for children. A visitor to Camp Coeur D Alene reported, "This campground was super cozy and safe. They had firewood for sale, a pool, and clean showers and bathrooms."
Beach access considerations: Swimming areas vary in terrain and facilities. A Round Lake visitor observed, "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."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Specific locations offer better chances to spot local fauna. A camper at Thimbleberry mentioned, "There is a model airplane field nearby and bird watching area. Bayview is nearby for laundry and most importantly COFFEE."
Site selection tips: Certain loops better accommodate larger rigs. A camper at Gilmore Campground explained, "Gilmore is the only campground with full hook-ups. The campground is very clean and the sites are well spaced. Book early as this is a very popular place."
Full hookup availability: Water, electric and sewer connections are limited. A visitor to Ravenwood RV Resort advised, "This place is an absolute gem! All sites now have full hook-ups with water, power and sewer and every site has both 30/50amp. No showers but who needs that when you have full hook-ups."
Dump station locations: Services for tanks are available at select locations only. A Riley Creek Campground camper noted, "Large, Clean Camp Sites with Electric & Water. Bring your Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Bike, & Bathing Suit (in summer). My favorite Army Corps of Engineers run Campground. Clean, and well run. Clean bathrooms, and Showers. Dump Station."
Site leveling challenges: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. A visitor to Round Lake observed, "Our site didn't have a lot of shade but the breeze was enough that it was comfortable all day, temps in the 80's. We may have hit the end of the mowing cycle or maybe they leave the grass rough cut due to it being dry."
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