RV camping near Kellogg, Idaho places travelers within the Silver Valley mining district at elevations around 2,300 feet. Summer temperatures typically range between 70-85°F during peak camping months from May through September. Most campgrounds provide full hookup sites with gravel pads and limited shade coverage.
What to do
Explore historic downtown Wallace: Walk to downtown attractions from Wallace RV Park. "It's next to a creek with a clean bathroom... very near by in the heart of Wallace Idaho. Right next to the city limits brew pub," notes GilDSun, who stayed in a tent site for $23 per night.
Float the Coeur d'Alene River: Kingston's proximity to the Coeur d'Alene River creates river recreation opportunities. According to jeremy B., "Country Lane River Resort is located on the CDA River near Kingston, Idaho. The resort has its own down-home charm and is convenient for floating the river. It has a restaurant and bar, river float shuttle, full hookup RV sites, and tent sites."
Bike the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes: This paved 73-mile trail system connects many local communities. Justin from Wallace RV Park mentions it's within "Walking distance to downtown and the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's."
Paddle from riverside campsites: Some RV parks offer direct water access. Randy V. from CDA River RV, Riverfront Campground recommends to "Bring kayak and put in the river right at the campground. Cement pads, New pavement, good hosts, nice spot."
What campers like
Creek sounds at night: Riverside sites provide natural white noise for sleep. Jennifer H. from Wallace RV Park shares: "We backed right above the creek. With the windows open I could hear it babbling all night. Pure bliss. Super clean bathrooms and showers."
Proximity to breweries: Several campgrounds have walkable dining and drinking options. Justin from Wallace RV Park notes: "It's hard to beat having a brewery and restaurant on site," while kelly N. mentions "Right next to the city limits brew pub."
Clean facilities: Many parks maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. A review from Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park notes: "The camphost was super friendly and always happy to help. We were staying on a tent place but in a van. If you're planning to sleep in a tent just be aware that tents have to be placed on a gravel pad."
Pet-friendly areas: Travelers with pets find accommodations throughout the region. Mary F. noted that Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park has "areas to walk dogs in the fairgrounds. Dog friendly in general. Breweries within walking distance."
What you should know
Road noise varies significantly: Highway proximity affects sound levels at campgrounds. Shonni N. from Wallace RV Park warns: "Road next the RV Park is very busy! It does slow down after dark but be prepared for road noise during daylight hours."
Water pressure challenges: Some parks have inconsistent utilities. Anthony F. from CDA River RV notes: "Was told to make sure to use pressure regulator, always do anyways but when we got here pressure was so bad we just filled our fresh water tank and used the rvs pump."
Limited shade at newer facilities: Recently developed parks often lack mature trees. As mary F.
