Best Tent Camping near Lake Pend Oreille

Lake Pend Oreille is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Idaho camping adventure.

Best Tent Sites Near Lake Pend Oreille (37)

    1. Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024

    12 Reviews
    Kaniksu National Forest, ID
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 263-5111

    $15 / night

    "There is a single vault toilet, they ask that you bring a bucket and shovel for solid waste. Bring your own way to dispose of trash, and have a way to lock it up, or animals WILL get into it."

    "Lightning cutting across the lake was a real spook. We brought our kayaks into the water in the sunny part of the day, other camping spots available by boat if you can get there!"

    2. Maiden Rock Campground

    1 Review
    Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID
    6 miles

    "Boat and hike in only access. No pump for water source, only lake or creek. Multiple sites. 3 bouy-tethers for boats."

    3. Scotchmans Peak

    2 Reviews
    Clark Fork, ID
    15 miles

    "Be sure to read trail reports and weather reports before heading out. North Idaho weather can be pretty finicky, especially at high elevations. Make sure to be aware of wildlife as well!"

    "Plenty of wildlife. I have only been one time and not seen mountain goats. Not too many people camp up here however there are spots/ clearings where it’s obvious a camp site would be."

    4. Porcupine Lake

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    Hope, ID
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 263-5111

    5. Pack River Dispersed Site

    2 Reviews
    Naples, ID
    27 miles

    "Remember to leave not trace and pack out your trash!"

    6. Bull River Pavilion

    1 Review
    Noxon, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 827-3533

    $75 - $150 / night

    "Located not far from Thompson Falls, and lot of water ways. Fish are not as abundant as other areas, and there are no walking trails within walking distance."

    7. Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground

    3 Reviews
    Coolin, ID
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 443-2512

    $10 - $15 / night

    "First come, first serve sites are your best bet for getting a campsite on Priest Lake during peak season. I was able to snag one of the 10ish first come sites last minute for a weekend."

    "Large and private, nice beach, good wind block. Will definitely be back."

    8. Roman Nose

    3 Reviews
    Naples, ID
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 267-5561

    "We stayed the night in the campground near the trailhead and did a day-hike to the 3 lakes the next morning. The actual campground has 4 designated sites and a group tent area."

    "We really enjoyed the hike to the upper lakes as well."

    9. Breakwater Campground

    3 Reviews
    Cataldo, ID
    34 miles

    "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."

    "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."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Lake Pend Oreille

687 Reviews of 37 Lake Pend Oreille Campgrounds


  • Cathy E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2023

    Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park

    Quiet, Clean, and Beautiful

    What a gem! Small state park campground at about a 3000 ft elevation with only 8 sites. Dry Camping only, no dump station, but clean flushable toilets(no showers) and potable water available. Two beautiful trails are accessible from the campground and lots more are within a 10 minute drive with plenty of parking at trailheads. Local foliage is wonderful, views are fantastic from the trails. Quiet hours are enforced and observed- very quiet and relaxing. The camp host, Linda, does such a wonderful job of keeping everything neat and tidy and checking in with campers to see if they have what they need. Sites are small- only one was a pull through. I wouldn't attempt with anything longer than 23 feet. Each site has a bear box, really nice and large picnic table, firepit and tent pads that are nicely cushioned with pea gravel. Our site,#3, was centrally located without a ton of privacy, but it was still a nice site and folks were respectful and quiet. Decent cell service in the campground. I am absolutely coming back.

  • F
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Bull River Campground

    Beautiful but the State of Montana has mismanaged to the point of absurdity

    This used to be a great place to camp, especially at the Pavilion. However, two recent camping trips were not so great. There is no water, even though there are cisterns everywhere. There is no trash pickup. Restrooms are visited and "cleaned", but there is no evidence that anything was done. There are still tons of bugs and webs. I think they just replace the TP. Last visit was at the Pavilion with a men's campout with around 20 individuals. No trash containers, no bear boxes, and no water. We brought 250 gallons of water with us and pulled up to where the fire pit was, so it would be close to the fire for safety and convenience. The day after we left the site, a ranger called and accused us of "off-roading" and not placing our food in the non-existent bear boxes. We weren't "cited," but the temperament of the management is that they want you to pay the same price for camping without a host, water, trash, bear boxes, or clean restrooms. If you wish to dry camp, there are plenty of spaces, but it is definitely dry camping. Beautiful campground with severe management issues, all blamed on"lack of funding".

  • Zach A.
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Whitetail Campground — Farragut State Park

    Lots of options

    Went here on a complete whim during peak seasons in the summer and still had spots remaining to pitch a tent. The park itself is massive and plenty of fun options from swimming in Lake Pend O’ Reille to disc golf there at the course in the park. Bathrooms were clean, water was abundant and if you wanted to grab food/beer Bayview is only a few minutes away. Stayed at Whitetail campground at $27 a night for no hookups

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2025

    Gilmore Campground — Farragut State Park

    Beautiful, intersting, well-managed state park

    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. Campsites were well spaced from one another. The campground has a big green for frisbee, horseshoes, etc.

    Farragut State Park has abundant hiking, water activities and interesting interpretive exhibits. And Lake Pend Oreille is simply breathtaking.

    We had limited Verizon connectivity — 2 bars at most.

    The village of Bayview, a few minutes’ drive or vigorous bike ride away, has a well-stocked little mercantile that carries all the necessities.

    As out-of-staters, we didn’t mind paying twice the in-state rate for our site. Our state income taxes support our own state’s parks — not Idaho’s.

  • Jade F.
    Aug. 27, 2016

    Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

    Beautiful Campsites Reached by Boat

    There are quite a few beautiful spots along this bay of Lake Pend Oreille that can be reached only by boat. This is a great place to feel secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of the lake, without having to drive the boat too far. We put the boat in at the Farragut State park and drove a mere ten minutes across the lake to this beautiful (free) safe haven. Because of where the bank is situated, the camps receive beautiful early morning light and then are shaded enough throughout the rest of the day. We had enough space at our camp to set up two tents, a kitchen, a fireplace, and our own bathroom. Other campers were along the bay, but we still had ample privacy. We all had a great time, and were even able to set up our hammock in the trees to overlook the lake. I loved this bay and hope to return many times in the future.

  • Douglas S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Riley Creek Campground

    Great campground on Lake Pend Oreille

     Hello Dyrt campers! Today I check out a great little campground/recreation area on Lake Pend Oreille( locally pronounced Pond Array"). The campground portion has 67 sites that have electrical and water hookups with centrally located flush bathrooms. Each site is spacious and somewhat secluded. They also have a fire ring and picnic table with wood available for purchase at the store/station up front. I did not see any ADA marked sites, but as developed as the campground is I imagine most all of the sites to be fairly accessible. I did see ADA bathrooms and showers. 

     Other facilities/amenities here included an extensive day use recreation area located next to the camping section. There were beaches amid the many picnic benches and shelters. Large grass fields were adjacent to a nice set of swings and play structures. A nice boat ramp was located at the end of the park area next to a swim beach and a small fishing pier. This park is camper friendly with overnight options and a dump station. 

    Over all I loved this campground as it somehow gave you the feeling of a small campground yet offering a lot of facilities/amenities. At less than $30 a night, I highly recommend other Dyrt users check it out.

  • C
    Oct. 29, 2019

    Scotchmans Peak

    Steep but rewarding!

    Talk about a hike! This is a pretty steep trek, with rewarding views at the top. Be sure to read trail reports and weather reports before heading out. North Idaho weather can be pretty finicky, especially at high elevations. Make sure to be aware of wildlife as well! Scotchman's is known for mountain goat sightings, but as they become more accustomed to people they can be a little aggressive. Keep a safe distance!

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Plowboy Campground

    Remote, Primative

    No car access which makes it much quieter and less used. I was there on a hot July weekday and there were only two parties camping, both which had come by canoe. There is a Vault toilet. There are a few picnic tables, and a few fire rings down on the lakeshore, but lots of sites in addition to the developed sites scattered in the trees. No running water. A beautiful, easy trail to hike in to the campground which took about an hour from the trailhead.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Bumblebee Campground

    Not much to praise

    Coeur d’Alene River Road has SO many places to boondocks and camp, I wouldn’t waste our money on this campground again. The pit toilets were clean and the fire rings and picnic tables were in good shape, hence the two stars. Lots of wasps. No water. Nothing to do within walking distance. Find a boondock spot and save the $28.00


Guide to Lake Pend Oreille

Tent camping near Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Tent campers should check out Green Bay Campground

  • Experience breathtaking views and waterfront sites at Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024, where you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere right by the water.
  • The campground features picnic tables and allows campfires, making it ideal for cozy evenings under the stars.
  • Access is via a rough road, but it's manageable for most vehicles, and the short walk to some sites adds to the adventure.

Some prices for tent camping range from free to $20

  • Scotchmans Peak offers a free camping experience, but be prepared for a challenging hike to reach this secluded spot with stunning views.
  • At Maiden Rock Campground, you can enjoy a boat-in or hike-in experience, with multiple sites available for a small fee.
  • For a unique island experience, Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground provides first-come, first-served sites, allowing you to camp right on the shores of Priest Lake.

Local activities to enjoy while tent camping

  • Hike to the scenic vistas at Scotchmans Peak, where you might spot mountain goats and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Fishing and swimming are popular at Maiden Rock Campground, where you can access the lake directly from your campsite.
  • Explore the pristine waters and sandy beaches at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground, perfect for kayaking and enjoying the tranquility of island life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lake Pend Oreille?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake Pend Oreille is Green Bay Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2024 with a 5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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