Corral Equestrian Campground at Farragut State Park offers designated facilities for horse owners near Kingston, Idaho. Located approximately 30 miles from Kingston, the campground sits at an elevation of about 2,200 feet near Lake Pend Oreille. Most equestrian camping options in this region are seasonal, typically operating from late spring through early fall when trail conditions are optimal.
What to do
Fly fishing options: Breakwater Campground provides access to tributaries of the Coeur d'Alene River. "This campground stretches along a tributary of the CdA river, and there is great tent camping and fly fishing. Downside is that there is limited vehicle access to most spots," notes Lane P.
Hiking trail exploration: Round Lake State Park features an extensive trail network with varying difficulty levels. "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," reports Jason S.
Winter camping adventures: For cold weather enthusiasts, some campgrounds maintain limited winter accessibility. A visitor at Round Lake State Park mentioned: "Swung by here yesterday (late Dec) after calling to confirm hookups were still functional. There was only one hookup spot plowed."
What campers like
Free electric hookups: Some campgrounds offer unexpected amenities at no cost. At 50,000 Silver Dollar Campground, campers appreciate the value: "A price that can't be beat! Several spaces available behind the restaurant/bar and casino... Plug in your rig and unwind for the night," shares Renee Z.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently rate cleanliness highly at Liberty Lake Regional Park: "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."
Lake activities: Swimming and water recreation options are popular in summer months. One visitor notes, "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."
What you should know
Cell service variability: Connectivity ranges widely across campgrounds. At Breakwater Campground, Dusty W. warns: "No Reception! We didn't find it since there is no reception anywhere nearby and ended up at Bumblebee."
Site spacing differences: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. A camper at Liberty Lake Regional Park observed: "I stayed in the tent part of the campground, and the sites (especially the first few) are awfully close."
Winter access limitations: For off-season camping, facilities may be limited. Nic F. reports: "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."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly learning: Some parks offer educational opportunities for children. At Round Lake State Park, Heather M. shares: "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."
Theme park proximity: Consider campgrounds that provide access to entertainment options. "We stay here every summer. Enjoy the lake and it's only 20 mins from Silverwood theme park," notes Danielle P.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many local campgrounds offer chances to spot wildlife. Joel R. observed: "There were deer in the campground every day, we saw moose, owls, pilated woodpecker, and hawks."
Tips from RVers
Fairground advantages: For RVers seeking more urban amenities, Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park offers unique benefits. "The sites are all pretty level with the parking areas paved. Grass and groomed gravel areas too. There are various sized sites most are back in," describes Joseph.
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The road in was kinda sketchy if you are pulling a large RV. It is surrounded by a heavily wooded area that is very beautiful and well kept up," notes Angel A.
Space for larger rigs: Finding adequate space matters for bigger RVs. Kaitlin K. appreciates: "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."
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