Best Camping near Dalton Gardens, ID

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Dalton Gardens, ID has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Dalton Gardens, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Dalton Gardens and user-submitted reviews.

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  • Dealspeed
    Camper-submitted photo from Breakwater Campground
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Breakwater Campground

    Very primitive

    Great tent camping. Also, it's a great starting point to some really good dirt bike trails. Be prepared for no cell service. 0 amenities. it's just a place to pitch a tent and have a fire. And it cost nothing.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spokane KOA Journey
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Spokane KOA Journey

    not great but there aren’t many options in the area

    After camping on BLM lands & staying at smaller campgrounds, we were excited to stay at a KOA. It was a good price & the grounds were decent; we stayed in the fall & the changing trees everywhere were beautiful. The amenities on the other hand… The laundry room floor looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a LONG time & half of the washing machines were out of order. The showers weren’t aesthetically in great shape & the drains clearly needed to be cleaned as I was quickly standing in inches of water (picture taken). Then there’s the topic of the trains… The person who checked us in at the front specifically told us we were in a quiet spot in the back.. yes we were away from other campers but the heart attack from the blaring horn at 2:30am was rough. Then we were woken up at 6am by RVs coming in/ out. All that being said, we will be finding another option for the rest of our trip. I always hate leaving bad reviews, but hopefully sharing our experience is helpful to others.

    EDIT: Wrote this review before we went into Spokane (we’re here to visit family who goes to GU) & after searching for hours, realized this is probably the best option in the area, so I’m humbled to say we did in fact have to come back for another night but are staying in a spot further away from the train

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    great spot except the hunters

    We were glad we read the reviews for directions & info about spots — like others mentioned, the best spot is a big grassy area amongst the trees (continue past the first circular parking area). However, the entire area has sportsman access, so we listened to gun shots most of the day… not exactly the peaceful nature vibe we were hoping for. Would likely come back, but pray it’s a day of no hunters

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whiskey Rock Bay Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

    Breathtaking views from this lovely campground

    This lakeside campground is a true hidden getaway, perfect for anyone looking to escape the crowds. The lake itself is stunning—clear, beautiful water. However, be aware that there’s a steep drop-off down to the lake, which might make getting to the water a little tricky depdning on which campsite you get. The road to get there is long and rough, I wouldn't recommend bringing a standard camping trailer, and you probably wouldn't want to take a car. But the remoteness is what makes this spot so amazing.  It’s incredibly peaceful, and when we visited, there was only one other camper around, so it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. If you’re looking for a quiet, off-the-beaten-path campground with amazing lake views and don’t mind a bit of a drive, this spot is worth the effort. Just make sure your vehicle can handle the rough road.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam Owen Camnpground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Sam Owen Camnpground

    Beautiful lake, great campsites

    Love it here. There are beautiful lakeside campsites with access to the lake. Unfortunately, those were all reserved when we stayed there. This place can get busy in the summertime, so you reserve early. So we stayed at a nice pull through campsite. All the sites are nice and private with lovely trees and open grassy space between them.

    There's a nice swimming area a short walk from our campsite, and Pend Oreille lake is beautiful clear, cool water for swimming.

    Bathrooms are not typical pit toilets, but had running water and flush toilets.

    The area is beautiful and well worth the trip to camp here.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Lake State Park Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Round Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful lake, pleasant surroundings, road noise

    I recently spent a few days at this campground, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The highlight of the trip was definitely the beautiful lake, which provided a serene backdrop for the entire stay. The surroundings are peaceful abd there is a lovely trail around the lake and an extensive set of trails heading up into the mountain behind the lake as well as a trail to a pond with a dam which is quite peaceful.

    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. I had a great time casting off from them and even caught a couple of crappies and trout which was a nice bonus. However, one downside was some road noise, which occasionally disrupted the peaceful atmosphere, especially in the evenings. It wasn’t overwhelming, but it was noticeable enough to mention. Additionally, the campground and swim area can get very busy during peak summer weekends. If you're looking for a quieter experience, it might be best to visit during the off-season or on weekdays. All in all, the campground is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy nature, fish, or swim in a beautiful lake. Just be prepared for a little road noise and crowds if you visit during popular times.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonner County Fairgrounds
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    Good tent spot.

    I was motorcycle tent camping. Nice spot. Only drawback would be there are train tracks and siding within hearing distance. Good bathrooms and free showers.

  • Samuel H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elsie Campground
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Lake Elsie Campground

    Beautiful!

    What a place! I saw no trash or broken glass, it was very clean. I got there after dark and left first thing in the morning, wish I had more time to explore. Sites only had a fire pit, I believe there are also pit toilets but I didn’t have time to check them out.

    The road up is rough, potholes, it does get better about halfway up. Expect at least 30 minutes to get up after you hit the gravel, and that’s pushing it pretty hard.

  • Steve G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    Calm Breeze and Amazing Sunset!

    Stopped at the little restaurant and got a fantastic meal after being on the road all day then headed past all the massive houses to end up in such a gorgeous location. This is one of my favorite spots now!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek RV Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Big Creek RV Park

    Great value

    The campground is overall a great bang for your buck. The price is great if you’re on a budget. They do not have sewer hookups but they have very nice bathroom facilities with showers. There’s also a laundry facility. The bathrooms and laundry have always been kept clean and maintained. The managers are also very helpful and kind which is a huge plus.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station

    Great place to stay

    There are some switchbacks, but it's worth the drive. There is a nice outhouse and plenty of spots - follow the signs. You're right across from the firehouse. If you park past the outhouse, there is a view of the lake. The trucks arrive at 8 am, but it's a free spot, and they weren't that bad.

  • Kaitlin K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Large and Lovely

    This was a great spot! The camp hosts, Dan and Steve, were very friendly. We loved how large the sites and overall area was, so we could back our rig in easily (40ft long x 13.5ft tall.) There were a lot of open sites, even during the holiday weekend, and even with people on either side, we didn’t feel like we were on top of anyone else. A really great central place to hang so we could check out the surrounding area.

    • Had fast, reliable wifi!
    • Great service for Verizon!
    • Complimentary showers

    As some others mentioned:

    • there wasn’t shade, which made evenings outside pretty hot— but the grass was very lush (and a good place to rest.)
    • there was also some road noise from the dump station and road that runs parallel
  • Kaitlin K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    Buggy but Beautiful

    We were able to get our fifth wheel (40ft long, 13 1/2 ft tall) in and out easy! Lots of spaces and places to turn around. After crossing the bike path, take the first right onto the dirt road at the sportsmans access sign (parallel to the small paved parking lot.) Like another said, the best spot is past the first circular area. Keep going down the road and you’ll see a big shady area in the trees. (You can go further along to two more sites more suited for smaller pop-up campers, tents, or vans.) Close to the water so of course, there were some bugs: lots of bees and mosquitoes.

  • brett I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Redtail Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Redtail Campground — Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park

    A hidden gem

    Take a night or two to visit this nearly unused campground. What a wonder. You are on the Ridgeline between two valleys with views of the horizons of 50 miles or more. To the east ot is very much like the views in the Smokey mountains. Not a lot of shade at this campground. Great for solar and Skylink. ATT and Verizon were 3 plus. Make certain the chores are done and the drinks are made before the light show begins at sundown. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Sites at this campground are reasonably flat and deep but not a lot of room for pop-ups.

    Camping here is free.

    My only criticism is the distance between signs on a very small road. A few more signs would be reassuring. For this campground, head generally south on Skyline Drive until you think you should be there, then go 2 more miles.

    Central potable water by the privy.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spokane County Fairgrounds
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Spokane County Fairgrounds

    Enjoyable Stay

    We followed the map from the post confirmation email we received from the Fairgrounds that included the gate code as well. We realized we hadn't recieved the email with the gate code, so about an hour out, we emailed to ask about the gate code. We got an immediate reply, which was nice. Once we got in the campground (CG) area, we had the choice of the closely spaced pull throughs A-1 through A-8 or the B back-in area that consists of 35 sites spread out over several rows. We decided on site B-29 with water and electric(50/30/20) that had one of the two nice-sized picnic tables in the CG plus two trees for some shade. Since the back-in sites are in a large grass/dirt field, you can pull around and make them pull throughs. You have to figure out how you are going to angle in the sites and hook up to the water and electric, as the utilties for each site aren't exactly intuitive. The power worked well and we got about 50 psi on the water. We got 4 bars on Verizon and since there are not a lot of trees, a clear shot for Starlink. This CG is bare bones, but we enjoyed that there were only about four campers while we were there on a Friday- Monday in July. There are plenty of little dumpsters and a dump station up near the north part/entrance. There’s a restroom building towards the CG entrance but it’s just a men’s and women’s two stall bathroom. There’s no shower facility in the CG. We enjoyed our three day stay.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Son Mountain Ranch, Athol Idaho
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Son Mountain Ranch, Athol Idaho

    Prefect spot!

    Stayed here with my wife and children while we were visiting Silverwood. This location was perfect and less than 5 minutes from the park entrance. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Diadra G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elsie Campground
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Lake Elsie Campground

    Disappointed - people ruined this hidden gem

    This is my 2nd time visiting and the quality has dramatically dropped. Maybe the difference was that I went in early fall 4 years ago and this time was late summer but YIKES. 

    There was broken glass EVERYWHERE. We cleaned up so much trash in our site and off the road. The pit toilet was completely out of toilet paper (which we anticipated). Despite being stage 1 fire restrictions, multiple people were having fires, one person's was still smoldering when I got up the next morning. Due to the number of people, ATVs, dirt bikes, nearby shooting range, etc it was just much more noisy in the busy season. I recommend going in the off season.

    The road up to the lake is really rough and narrow but manageable with a proper vehicle. 

    The lake is gorgeous! I just wish people were more considerate.

    FYI There is a moose that frequents the area so keep your trash in your car to avoid feeding the moose.

  • Clayton H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Albert's Landing
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Albert's Landing

    You'll love this place unless there's something wrong with you.

    Albert is a very kind, chill and accommodating host. My only regret is I couldn't stay long enough to listen to his guitar skills. A gost that with stum hos guitar for his guests? Thats a good enough reason to go see the place and what made me pick it out from all the others. His prices are very reasonable too. We won't rake you over the coals if you forget something. The place can be really busy on a hot Saturday and he runs it well shuttling people around. i loved that there were clean bathrooms and showers and a general store incase you forgot or ran out of something. I also enjoyed the cool old iron bridge and the peace and quiet of the place. It's no party zone where teenagers have keggars. I was there on a Friday and by 10pm it was quiet and peaceful then the next morning everyone showed up to have swim or float the river there and the water looked nice a shallow and slow perfect for small children and for kayakers it gets a little faster on the other side and fast enough to not have to worry too much about your kids drown but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't pay attention.

  • Anthony R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dragoon Creek Campground
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Dragoon Creek Campground

    Nice but busy

    Pretty nice and quiet place just north of town. I stayed here 2 out of the 3 nights we're allowed to stay in a 30 day period. The Campground Hosts are nice people. The campground is very nicely setup and clean.

    The weekend can get pretty busy during the summer, first come fist served bases. Will stay again in the future if need be. 🤠

    It's $11.50 for a day pass or $40 for the season.

  • Marisa S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ravenwood RV Resort
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Ravenwood RV Resort

    Best Rv park near Silverwood

    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. They have a beautiful pool, basketball court, volleyball area and small playground. They even have a shuttle to Silverwood! One the most beautifully kept RV parks we've ever stayed in with spacious sites with grassy area and picnic table at each site. Highly recommend 👌



Guide to Dalton Gardens

Camping near Dalton Gardens, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a cozy tent spot or a full RV hookup, there are plenty of options to choose from.

What to do:

  • Swimming and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Camp Coeur d'Alene, have swimming pools and access to canoes. One camper mentioned, "The swimming pool was well kept, and we really enjoyed using the free canoes."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park. A visitor said, "It's a well-kept campground in a gorgeous state park with great hiking and walking trails!"
  • Fishing: Many lakes and rivers in the area are great for fishing. One camper at Riley Creek Campground noted, "Great swim area for families and a boat launch."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A review for Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park highlighted, "The toilets were clean, they are porcelain, flushing toilets inside a hut."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer good privacy. A camper at Riley Creek Campground mentioned, "The sites are large, with plenty of shade."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground hosts. One review for Dragoon Creek Campground said, "The Campground Hosts are nice people."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots like Gilmore Campground — Farragut State Park can fill up quickly. A visitor shared, "Book early as this is a very popular place."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near roads. A camper at Spokane KOA Journey noted, "The train runs directly next door and passing late at night can be VERY loud."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review for Thousand Trails Little Diamond mentioned, "There is no sewer at any of the sites which was not advertised on the site."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One camper at Camp Coeur d'Alene said, "Pool. Free wood. Free boats so much fun!"
  • Plan for Privacy: Some sites can feel cramped. A review for Bowl and Pitcher Campground mentioned, "The loops part of this campground have the sites close together with no privacy."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make things easier. A camper at Riley Creek Campground noted, "There is also a pet area, and you can take your dogs for a swim."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Spokane KOA Journey mentioned, "Our spot had a sewer problem we found out which overflowed if too much water was poured down the drain."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have everything you need. A camper at Thousand Trails Little Diamond advised, "Bring extension cords and extra hoses as all the hookups are at the front of the sites."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: If you're near a train or road, it might be loud. A visitor at Dragoon Creek Campground said, "The weekend can get pretty busy during the summer."

Camping near Dalton Gardens, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Dalton Gardens, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Dalton Gardens, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 185 campgrounds and RV parks near Dalton Gardens, ID and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Dalton Gardens, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dalton Gardens, ID is Camp Coeur d'Alene with a 4.3-star rating from 40 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dalton Gardens, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Dalton Gardens, ID.

  • What parks are near Dalton Gardens, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Dalton Gardens, ID that allow camping, notably Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Lake Pend Oreille.