Best Campgrounds near Osburn, ID

Camping options near Osburn, Idaho include both established RV parks and primitive sites on public lands. Big Creek RV Park in Osburn provides hookup sites for recreational vehicles, while the Wallace RV Park offers full-service camping alongside a creek with both tent and RV accommodation. North Fork Coeur D'Alene River area provides free dispersed camping opportunities for those seeking a more primitive experience. These camping areas range from in-town convenience to remote forest settings within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, with some campgrounds accessible via paved roads while others require navigating rough forest roads. The Lake Elsie area exemplifies this challenge, with one visitor noting, "The road up to the lake is really rough and narrow but manageable with a proper vehicle." Most developed campgrounds remain open from late spring through early fall, though some sites like By the Way Campground operate year-round. Winter access becomes limited at higher elevations due to snow conditions. Cell service is unreliable outside town limits, and campers should prepare accordingly with offline maps and emergency supplies.

Several campgrounds in the area feature waterfront settings, with creek and riverside sites receiving particularly positive reviews. The North Fork Coeur D'Alene River dispersed camping area maintains a high 4.75-star rating, offering boat-in access alongside traditional drive-in sites. Developed campgrounds like Wallace RV Park combine natural settings with conveniences such as showers and hookups. According to reviews, noise can be an issue at some locations, with one camper reporting: "UTV/ATVs are everywhere, traffic on the road is loud." Wildlife sightings are common throughout the region, with visitors reporting moose encounters at Lake Elsie. The proximity to the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and historic mining towns provides additional recreation opportunities beyond the campsites themselves.

Best Camping Sites Near Osburn, Idaho (200)

    1. Wallace RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Wallace, ID
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 753-7121

    $30 - $45 / night

    "A beautiful small privately owned campground in the heart of Wallace Idaho. Right next to the city limits brew pub. Awful hook up sites, all very level sites!"

    "Within walking distance to charming downtown. Very friendly staff. Some spots border a small river. Pet friendly. All gravel spots with cabins in other side of the river."

    2. Lake Elsie Campground

    9 Reviews
    Osburn, ID
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 765-7223

    "Easy to drive up to. Any vehicle will do. Dirt road to the top where you will find a lovely little lake with 4-5 camp spots surrounding it."

    "A bit of a drive off I-90 but well worth the the stop. Multiple campsites right along the lake."

    3. Crystal Gold Mine

    5 Reviews
    Kellogg, ID
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 783-4653

    $60 - $70 / night

    "The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is right across the road. The Trail of the Hiawatha is very close. The town of Wallce is definitely worth going as they claim to be the center of the universe."

    4. Albert's Landing

    6 Reviews
    Kingston, ID
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 682-4179

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Albert's Landing is a clean, well managed RV campground on the shores of the North Fork of the CDA River near Cataldo, Idaho. "

    "We arrived late at night and the campground host met us at the entrance to show us to our site, which was super helpful."

    5. North Fork Coeur D'Alene River

    4 Reviews
    Kellogg, ID
    11 miles

    "I met some cool Idaho locals that said they’ve been coming here since they were kids!"

    "Fantastic access to the river for great fly fishing. Several spots in the trees and several in the more open areas. Vault toilet is to the right as you pull in about 1/8 mile away from pull off."

    6. Big Creek RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Osburn, ID
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 964-0494

    7. By the Way Campground

    4 Reviews
    Kingston, ID
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 682-3311

    "Was warned a Moose family likes to walk through, but didn’t see them."

    "They do have around fifteen RV spots a few small cabins, and a handful of tent spots. The tent spots are around the perimeter of a gazebo that had electric hookup."

    8. Bumblebee Campground

    9 Reviews
    Kingston, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $24 - $112 / night

    "Private sites in the woods of Idaho. Fish in the creek next to most sites."

    "We camped at Bumblebee in July so we could have easy access to the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River."

    9. Camp Coeur D Alene

    46 Reviews
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 664-4471

    $39 - $83 / night

    "The camp is close to the freeway and on the edge of the lake. The camp offers tent camping, full service RV camping, and cabins for rent."

    "Very cute campside with free cano’s to use"

    10. Devils Elbow

    7 Reviews
    Murray, ID
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $26 - $102 / night

    "This is a great place to set up camp not very far away from Helena. I had a nice view of the water and saw deer, eagles, and other water birds. It was well maintained, clean, and quiet."

    "Great fishing steps away, but catch the catch and release west slope cutthroat aren't so easy to catch as a recent article in American Fly Fishing magazine suggests-unless you are a professional fly fishing"

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Recent Reviews near Osburn, ID

630 Reviews of 200 Osburn Campgrounds


  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Marten Creek Campground

    Next best thing to a cabin on the lake

    A 9 mile drive over paved mostly straight even and the last couple miles on smooth dirt road. Clean vault toilets with scattered sites in the forest. Due to the foliage, the sites feel quite isolated. There is also a boat ramp and bear boxes at each site, along with picnic tables, fire rings, and a number of covered eating areas. You are only a few feet above the lake level, so walking to the lake's edge in the morning is they most calming relaxation. No fees and a 14-day limit make this a most delightful stopover.

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Clark Fork River Driftyard

    Great place for an overnight or a couple days!

    We found this spot to be great for an overnight stop. It was a little out of our way… but you can’t beat a free spot with a great view! Camping limit is 3 days. There are no facilities, but there is a porta-potty available (and it wasn’t terrible). This is a pack it in, pack it out area, so no trash cans or dumpsters available! There are small fire rings scattered throughout the area. It was a pretty quiet spot, other than the trains going by, but that didn’t bother us at all. There was one other camper set up when we arrived around 7:00 PM, and a couple others showed up after us. The boat ramp had a lot of visitors in the early morning and you could hear gunshots in the distance from others hunting, which also didn’t bother us at all. Overall, we thought this was a pretty great find!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

    Quiet place of Respite

    The road in is a typical forest road, no big deal if you're familiar with FS dirt roads. Coming in from Clark Fork you go over Johnson pass which can be blocked with snow during the late fall and winter seasons, 4wd only then. Once you're at the campsites, don't cross over the fence, it's private property and Mike DOES have active cameras and he DOES watch the property. There are no sites on the lakes edge. They're all up on the cliff which is beautiful but if you're hauling water, take it slow. Verizon is 3 to 4 bars. The vault toilet was clean with plenty of TP. I wouldn't come down here with anything bigger than 25' as the sites are small but well spaced.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Albert's Landing

    One night stay on the river

    We really enjoyed our one night stay on the river. It’s a beautiful campground and very clean. We will be back at some point. Saw a baby moose eating leaves off of a tree right in front of us. Very cool. The river is beautiful and very relaxing to be near.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Two Rivers RV Park & Campground

    Two Rivers RV Park & Campground

    Traveling through the area and chose to stay a couple days here based on the fact there's cell service and because the place looked decent based on their website. I have to say... it's a bit more rundown in-person, but the price is reasonable, so I can overlook that. There's a lot of road and train noise here, much like the rest of the campgrounds on this road. At the moment, the laundry is not available (which they should make note of that on their website). The showers have good pressure and are hot (just takes a couple minutes to heat up). The RV sites are the typical sardine row. The tent sites are in a grassy area near the trees. The tent area is a bit of a walk to the restrooms for late at night or early morning... especially since the owners warn about a mountain lion in the area and a bear that's been visiting the campground the last 4 years. The google reviews of the place are quite interesting--I wouldn't say the owners were friendly, but they also weren't mean to us.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Scotchmans Peak

    Scotchman's Peak

    Did a day hike yesterday up Scotchman's Peak. Did notice just a couple dispersed opportunities up the National Forest Road. Looks like people have quick overnighted at the trailhead before. Saw one obvious campsite most of the way up the hiking trail--saw a couple groups head out on a Friday afternoon.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Big Eddy Campground

    Big Eddy Campground

    BEWARE! Had I known the trains were going to be so loud and constant, I wouldn't have stayed here. The campground is near an intersection, so every train that went by (which was several in the afternoon, and especially after 10PM through about 5AM, at least once or twice per hour) their horn would blast. But I had the tent already set up, no cell service to see what else was around, and so I just had to deal with it. Definitely would not stay again.


Guide to Osburn

Camping spots near Osburn, Idaho sit in the Silver Valley region of Idaho's Panhandle, with elevations ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 feet. The camping season typically runs May through October, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during the day. Heavy tree cover provides natural shade at many riverside campsites, while higher-elevation spots offer cooler temperatures during hot summer months.

What to Do

Fly fishing opportunities: The North Fork Coeur D'Alene River provides excellent catch-and-release fishing. "Great fishing steps away, but catch the catch and release west slope cutthroat aren't so easy to catch... unless you are a professional fly fishing expert and writer," notes a camper at Devils Elbow.

Water activities: Swimming holes are common along riverside campsites. "Convenient lake to get to by car, 30 minutes off the highway. Great fishing spot and is beautiful," mentions a visitor to Lake Elsie Campground. River floating is also popular with several campgrounds offering convenient launch points.

Trail exploration: Multiple hiking trails connect to campgrounds in the area. One camper at Camp Coeur D Alene shares: "Hiked the trail on the backside of the campground, which followed along a stream. There's nearby wildlife, including a resident moose."

What Campers Like

Creek and river sounds: Many campsites feature water acoustics as a natural amenity. A visitor at Wallace RV Park states: "With the windows open I could hear it babbling all night. Pure bliss. Super clean bathrooms and showers."

Historical attractions: The Silver Valley mining history adds cultural interest. According to one camper: "We had reservations but found this small RV Park blocks from Historic Old Town Wallace. It was fairly expensive but its selling point was the proximity of downtown and the shops and bars."

Natural features: The mountain forest setting provides wildlife viewing opportunities. A camper at Albert's Landing described: "We woke up to find ourselves in a beautiful clearing surrounded by hills and forest. We caught some great fall colors and the river right below the campground provided great entertainment."

What You Should Know

Road conditions: Access varies significantly between sites. At Lake Elsie: "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."

Seasonal considerations: Late spring and early summer can have residual snow issues. "The road sometimes still has a good foot of snow until about Mid-June, so beware," advises one Lake Elsie visitor. Fall brings beautiful colors but cooler temperatures.

Noise levels: Traffic and recreational vehicles can disrupt quiet settings. A camper at Bumblebee Campground observed: "People were parked everywhere (in all the designated spots and everywhere in between) and there were multiple groups playing music."

Cleanliness concerns: Some popular sites suffer from overuse. "This is my 2nd time visiting and the quality has dramatically dropped... There was broken glass EVERYWHERE. We cleaned up so much trash in our site and off the road."

Tips for Camping with Families

Swimming spots: Look for shallow water access for younger children. "A beautiful small privately owned campground in the heart of Wallace Idaho... The water looked nice and shallow and slow perfect for small children," notes one camper at Albert's Landing.

Wildlife viewing: Wildlife sightings are common and can be educational. "We stay here often... wild life is everywhere!" reports a Devils Elbow visitor. Several campgrounds report moose sightings, with Lake Elsie having a resident moose that frequently visits.

Campground amenities: Some sites offer family-friendly facilities. Camp Coeur D Alene provides "free canoes, hot showers, flush toilets, free firewood" according to reviews, making it easier for families with children.

Tips from RVers

Hook-up availability: Expect variable utility access. "All sites offer water and electric hookups and some sites have sewer as well," notes a camper at Albert's Landing. Wallace RV Park offers "Full hookup $45, bit expensive however this includes showers and toilets free."

Site size considerations: Space constraints can affect larger rigs. "The spaces are big and open" at Crystal Gold Mine according to reviewers, but Wallace RV Park has "all very level sites" making setup easier regardless of RV size.

Location convenience: Consider proximity to amenities and attractions. One RVer at Crystal Gold Mine shared: "You can't beat access from I-90. It's so close you will listen to traffic your whole stay. That does not bother us at night, but kind of spoils the peaceful day."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Osburn, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, Osburn, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 200 campgrounds and RV parks near Osburn, ID and 29 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Osburn, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Osburn, ID is Wallace RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Osburn, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 29 free dispersed camping spots near Osburn, ID.

What parks are near Osburn, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Osburn, ID that allow camping, notably Lake Pend Oreille and Idaho Panhandle National Forests.